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1969 Vietnam War Washington D.C. protest...
1969 Vietnam War Washington D.C. protest...
Item # 720310
April 25, 1971
SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, Mass., April 25, 1971
* Vietnam anti-war protest
* March on Washington D.C.
* Largest in U.S. history (500,000)
The front page has a five column headline: "500,000 Marchers Demand Viet Peace" with subheads and related photo. (see images) More on page 2 with a few more related photos. First report coverage on largest single anti-war protest in U.S. history.
Complete with all 70+ pages, a little spine wear, otherwise nice.
AI notes: On April 24, 1971, one of the largest anti-Vietnam War demonstrations in U.S. history took place in Washington, D.C., drawing an estimated 175,000 to 500,000 participants, including students, families, and veterans, all united in demanding an immediate end to U.S. involvement in Vietnam. A highlight of the protest was the visible role of the Vietnam Veterans Against the War, who had gathered the day before to publicly discard their military medals and ribbons on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, symbolizing the moral and personal conflicts faced by those who had served. The march featured speeches, slogans, and rallies emphasizing peace and urgent withdrawal, while simultaneous protests in cities such as San Francisco, which drew roughly 156,000 people, reflected the nationwide scope of anti-war sentiment. Extensive media coverage amplified the movement’s message, showcasing the diversity and determination of the demonstrators, and cementing the event as a landmark moment in the history of American activism, illustrating the power of collective dissent to challenge government policy and influence public opinion.
Category: The 20th Century
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