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A woman with face paint holds a balloon in front of a barricade during anti-war demonstrations, possibly Vietnam War Out Now, 17-24 April 1971
This image was labeled May Day (5-3-1971). The May Day protests, organized by the May Day Tribe, were meant shutdown the federal government. The protests started on May 1, 1971 and continued for the next several days in Washington, D.C. Upon further review, some of the images in this grouping are most likely from the April 24, 1971 Vietnam War Out Now rally organized by the National Peace Action Coalition (NPAC), an umbrella organization comprised of approximately 100 activist groups. This particular event also featured support from the United Auto Workers, the United Farm Workers of California, and segments of the Teamsters. The demonstration is against the invasion of Cambodia for immediate withdraw of all US forces from Southeast Asia. The event featured several prominent speakers such as Reverend Ralph Abernathy of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Senator Vance Hartke, Bella Abzug and Herman Badillo, Members of Congress. Also addressing the Capitol Hill Convocation were I.F. Stone, Betty Friedan and Joseph Duffey. There were also several smaller protests leading up to Vietnam War Out Now, including Vietnam veteran demonstrations against the war and women's contingent demonstrations.
Would you be more careful if it was you who got pregnant?
Poster depicting a pregnant man with the text "Would you be more careful it if was you who got pregnant?"
Demonstrate in Washington D.C.!
Flier distributed by the New England Regional Students for a Democratic Society publicizing a demonstration at the Labor Department on Saturday May 9 in Washington, D.C. The demonstration demands the U.S. get out of Southeast Asia, stopping political repression, no ROTC and military recruitment on campuses, and support striking Teamsters.
Abolish the draft
Flier, created by the National Council to Repeal the Draft, is a reprinted article by W. Allen Wallis of the University of Rochester, that originally was published in Science Magazine. The article gives a brief history of the draft, and offers alternative solutions to the draft and ways to attract volunteers.
People protest anti-Semitism in the Soviet Union, Washington, D.C., undated
A protest against the treatment of Russian Jews in the Soviet Union.
Men play polo on the National Mall with the Washington Monument in the background, undated
Scenes from a polo game on the National Mall. Included with images labeled "Sukkah – American University (10-6-1968)."
A crowd watches a polo game played on the National Mall, undated
Scenes from a polo game on the National Mall. Included with images labeled "Sukkah – American University (10-6-1968)."
Tents and tarps set up at the May Day protesters' West Potomac Park campsite, 01-03 May 1971
This image was labeled May Day (5-3-1971). The May Day protests, organized by the May Day Tribe, were meant shutdown the federal government. The protests started on May 1, 1971 and continued for the next several days in Washington, D.C. Upon further review, some of the images in this grouping are most likely from the April 24, 1971 Vietnam War Out Now rally organized by the National Peace Action Coalition (NPAC), an umbrella organization comprised of approximately 100 activist groups. This particular event also featured support from the United Auto Workers, the United Farm Workers of California, and segments of the Teamsters. The demonstration is against the invasion of Cambodia for immediate withdraw of all US forces from Southeast Asia. The event featured several prominent speakers such as Reverend Ralph Abernathy of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Senator Vance Hartke, Bella Abzug and Herman Badillo, Members of Congress. Also addressing the Capitol Hill Convocation were I.F. Stone, Betty Friedan and Joseph Duffey. There were also several smaller protests leading up to Vietnam War Out Now, including Vietnam veteran demonstrations against the war and women's contingent demonstrations.
Endraft, back in your community
Flier, created by Endraft, urging the public to lobby to end the draft in other communities. Suggested activities include petitioning neighborhoods, placing ads in local papers, and holding public meetings.
Campers around a tent with an upside-down American flag at the May Day protesters' West Potomac Park campsite, 01-03 May 1971
This image was labeled May Day (5-3-1971). The May Day protests, organized by the May Day Tribe, were meant shutdown the federal government. The protests started on May 1, 1971 and continued for the next several days in Washington, D.C. Upon further review, some of the images in this grouping are most likely from the April 24, 1971 Vietnam War Out Now rally organized by the National Peace Action Coalition (NPAC), an umbrella organization comprised of approximately 100 activist groups. This particular event also featured support from the United Auto Workers, the United Farm Workers of California, and segments of the Teamsters. The demonstration is against the invasion of Cambodia for immediate withdraw of all US forces from Southeast Asia. The event featured several prominent speakers such as Reverend Ralph Abernathy of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Senator Vance Hartke, Bella Abzug and Herman Badillo, Members of Congress. Also addressing the Capitol Hill Convocation were I.F. Stone, Betty Friedan and Joseph Duffey. There were also several smaller protests leading up to Vietnam War Out Now, including Vietnam veteran demonstrations against the war and women's contingent demonstrations.
Mass meeting; Laos invasion
Flier publicizing a meeting, organized by the Workers League, in response to the U.S. invasion of Laos during the Vietnam War. The meeting aims to propose a strategy for a national student strike against the war and to fight for a general labor strike.
A tent adorned with a Vietcong flag under the trees near the Tidal Basin during the May Day protests, 01-03 May 1971
This image was labeled May Day (5-3-1971). The May Day protests, organized by the May Day Tribe, were meant shutdown the federal government. The protests started on May 1, 1971 and continued for the next several days in Washington, D.C. Upon further review, some of the images in this grouping are most likely from the April 24, 1971 Vietnam War Out Now rally organized by the National Peace Action Coalition (NPAC), an umbrella organization comprised of approximately 100 activist groups. This particular event also featured support from the United Auto Workers, the United Farm Workers of California, and segments of the Teamsters. The demonstration is against the invasion of Cambodia for immediate withdraw of all US forces from Southeast Asia. The event featured several prominent speakers such as Reverend Ralph Abernathy of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Senator Vance Hartke, Bella Abzug and Herman Badillo, Members of Congress. Also addressing the Capitol Hill Convocation were I.F. Stone, Betty Friedan and Joseph Duffey. There were also several smaller protests leading up to Vietnam War Out Now, including Vietnam veteran demonstrations against the war and women's contingent demonstrations.
Greek Americans for Action; now jobs at home not guns abroad
Flier stating the intent of the Greek Americans for Action organization to join the March on Washington for jobs, citing the economic crisis caused by military spending and the war.
Snow-covered trees, probably around Washington, D.C., undated
Scenes around the Washington, D.C. area. Included with images labeled "Welfare Rights Demonstration (4-7-1972)."
To the victims of the unconstitutional draft for war
Flier created to educate draftable men of President Nixon's intention to extend the draft and urges draftees to have a draft official sign an enclosed statement that guarantees the constitutional rights of the draftee.
Campers at the May Day protesters' West Potomac Park campsite line up behind a trailer advertising "Civil disobedience training / Spirit in Flesh is coming", 01-03 May 1971
This image was labeled May Day (5-3-1971). The May Day protests, organized by the May Day Tribe, were meant shutdown the federal government. The protests started on May 1, 1971 and continued for the next several days in Washington, D.C. Upon further review, some of the images in this grouping are most likely from the April 24, 1971 Vietnam War Out Now rally organized by the National Peace Action Coalition (NPAC), an umbrella organization comprised of approximately 100 activist groups. This particular event also featured support from the United Auto Workers, the United Farm Workers of California, and segments of the Teamsters. The demonstration is against the invasion of Cambodia for immediate withdraw of all US forces from Southeast Asia. The event featured several prominent speakers such as Reverend Ralph Abernathy of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Senator Vance Hartke, Bella Abzug and Herman Badillo, Members of Congress. Also addressing the Capitol Hill Convocation were I.F. Stone, Betty Friedan and Joseph Duffey. There were also several smaller protests leading up to Vietnam War Out Now, including Vietnam veteran demonstrations against the war and women's contingent demonstrations.
Truck at May Day protesters' campsite, 01-03 May 1971
This image was labeled May Day (5-3-1971). The May Day protests, organized by the May Day Tribe, were meant shutdown the federal government. The protests started on May 1, 1971 and continued for the next several days in Washington, D.C. Upon further review, some of the images in this grouping are most likely from the April 24, 1971 Vietnam War Out Now rally organized by the National Peace Action Coalition (NPAC), an umbrella organization comprised of approximately 100 activist groups. This particular event also featured support from the United Auto Workers, the United Farm Workers of California, and segments of the Teamsters. The demonstration is against the invasion of Cambodia for immediate withdraw of all US forces from Southeast Asia. The event featured several prominent speakers such as Reverend Ralph Abernathy of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Senator Vance Hartke, Bella Abzug and Herman Badillo, Members of Congress. Also addressing the Capitol Hill Convocation were I.F. Stone, Betty Friedan and Joseph Duffey. There were also several smaller protests leading up to Vietnam War Out Now, including Vietnam veteran demonstrations against the war and women's contingent demonstrations.
The majority is not silent. The administration is deaf.
Advertisement featuring an image signed by A. Kunst of people with ropes working to uncork the ears of Nixon, who appears as a Moai. The ad solicits donations to the Committee For Peace and New Priorities, which is sponsoring a bipartisan congressional 'barnstorming for peace' tour of major US cities intended to drum up support for a resolution for the US to withdraw from Indochina by December 31, 1971.

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