The National Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam (MOBE) organized a counter-inaugural demonstration in protest of President Richard M. Nixon's inauguration, Washington, D.C. between January 18-20,1969.
The National Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam (MOBE) organized a counter-inaugural demonstration in protest of President Richard M. Nixon's inauguration, Washington, D.C. between January 18-20,1969.
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.
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 National Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam (MOBE) organized a counter-inaugural demonstration in protest of President Richard M. Nixon's inauguration, Washington, D.C. between January 18-20,1969.
Film begins with scenes of students protesting on American University’s campus and vicinity. Students are shown washing car windows around Ward Circle, approaching vehicles and giving drivers flyers. The Artemas Ward statue is shown covered in a sheet that reads "How Many More?" There is extensive footage of the interaction between the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department and students including one arrest. The film follows the students as they head downtown including scenes outside Peace Corps office on Pennsylvania Ave. The students end up on the National Mall for a large rally and concert.
Spurred by the Three Mile Island accident, over 65,000 demonstrators marched on the Capitol to protest nuclear dependence, including both nuclear weapons and nuclear power on Sunday May 6, 1979. The demonstration was organized by the May 6 Coalition, an umbrella organization of anti-nuclear, environmental, and other groups.
Spurred by the Three Mile Island accident, over 65,000 demonstrators marched on the Capitol to protest nuclear dependence, including both nuclear weapons and nuclear power on Sunday May 6, 1979. The demonstration was organized by the May 6 Coalition, an umbrella organization of anti-nuclear, environmental, and other groups.
Spurred by the Three Mile Island accident, over 65,000 demonstrators marched on the Capitol to protest nuclear dependence, including both nuclear weapons and nuclear power on Sunday May 6, 1979. The demonstration was organized by the May 6 Coalition, an umbrella organization of anti-nuclear, environmental, and other groups.
Spurred by the Three Mile Island accident, over 65,000 demonstrators marched on the Capitol to protest nuclear dependence, including both nuclear weapons and nuclear power on Sunday May 6, 1979. The demonstration was organized by the May 6 Coalition, an umbrella organization of anti-nuclear, environmental, and other groups.
The National Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam (MOBE) organized a counter-inaugural demonstration in protest of President Richard M. Nixon's inauguration, Washington, D.C. between January 18-20,1969.
Spurred by the Three Mile Island accident, over 65,000 demonstrators marched on the Capitol to protest nuclear dependence, including both nuclear weapons and nuclear power on Sunday May 6, 1979. The demonstration was organized by the May 6 Coalition, an umbrella organization of anti-nuclear, environmental, and other groups.
Spurred by the Three Mile Island accident, over 65,000 demonstrators marched on the Capitol to protest nuclear dependence, including both nuclear weapons and nuclear power on Sunday May 6, 1979. The demonstration was organized by the May 6 Coalition, an umbrella organization of anti-nuclear, environmental, and other groups.
Spurred by the Three Mile Island accident, over 65,000 demonstrators marched on the Capitol to protest nuclear dependence, including both nuclear weapons and nuclear power on Sunday May 6, 1979. The demonstration was organized by the May 6 Coalition, an umbrella organization of anti-nuclear, environmental, and other groups.
The National Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam (MOBE) organized a counter-inaugural demonstration in protest of President Richard M. Nixon's inauguration, Washington, D.C. between January 18-20,1969.
The National Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam (MOBE) organized a counter-inaugural demonstration in protest of President Richard M. Nixon's inauguration, Washington, D.C. between January 18-20,1969.
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 National Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam (MOBE) organized a counter-inaugural demonstration in protest of President Richard M. Nixon's inauguration, Washington, D.C. between January 18-20,1969.
The National Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam (MOBE) organized a counter-inaugural demonstration in protest of President Richard M. Nixon's inauguration, Washington, D.C. between January 18-20,1969.
The National Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam (MOBE) organized a counter-inaugural demonstration in protest of President Richard M. Nixon's inauguration, Washington, D.C. between January 18-20,1969.