Anti-War Movement

By Robyn D

  • Burning Draft Cards

    Burning Draft Cards
    12 men in New York burned their draft cards in protest to the Vietnam War.

  • Norman Morrison

    Norman Morrison
    Norman Morrison, a pacifist, lit himself on fire outside of the Defense Secretary's office at the Pentagon.

  • First Large-Scale Anti-War Protest

    First Large-Scale Anti-War Protest
    About 10,000 people protested against the Vietnam War in what became the first large-scale Anti-War protest in Los Angeles, which ended up in a riot with the police.

  • Moratorium to End the War

    Moratorium to End the War
    Millions of Americans skipped work and school to take part in local demonstrations that became known as the Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam.

  • Medal Throw Back

    Medal Throw Back
    Vietnam Veterans thew away their medals earned in the Veitnam War on the west steps of the Capitol building.

  • US leaves Vietnam