It was held on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to demand better jobs, immigration and education reform[1] and as an "antidote" to the Tea Party movement.
[2] With crowds assembling as early as 6:00 AM EST, the rally began with an interfaith service at 11:00 AM, followed by the beginning of musical performances by various recording artists and groups at noon.
"[10] The New York Times said "significant areas of the National Mall that had been filled during Mr. Beck’s rally were empty.
"[2] Communist Party USA sponsored and participated in the rally, and Sam Webb, CPUSA national chair, said, "There's never been anything quite like this march.
"[16] Before the event took place, it received derision from right-wing oppositional circles, with Glenn Beck criticizing the participation of Marxist and Communist groups.