Occupy Wall Street clash with police

Occupy Wall Street Holds Major Day Of Action In New York City
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 17: Occupy Wall Street protesters remove police barricades in Zuccotti Park on November 17, 2011 in New York City. Hundreds of protesters attempted to shut down the New York Stock Exchange today, blocking roads and tying up traffic in Lower Manhattan. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images) (Getty Images)

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets, the New York Stock Exchange and the subways to raise their voices against what they say is corporate excess.