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First Major Student Demonstration
Hundreds of students march through Times Square in New York City, while another 700 march in San Francisco to actively protest the war. -
University of Michigan
A group of professors organize a protest with roughly 2,500 participants. Was modeled by 35 other campuses across the country -
Washington, DC
Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) lead the first of several anti-war marches in Washington, D.C. -
Actions of Anti-war Pacifist
Norman Morrison set himself on fire below the third-floor window of Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara at the Pentagon, emulating the actions of the Vietnamese monk Thích Quảng Đức. -
Large Ralley
Coretta Scott King and Dr. Benjamin Spock voiced their opinions at an anti-war rally of about 30,000 in D.C. in the largest demonstration to date. -
No backsies
(DATE UNKNOWN) 100 veterans attempt to return their decorations back to the White House. -
Around the World
Anti-war demonstrations held around the world, including 20,000 taking part in New York City. -
Unwanted Visitors
10,000 picketers call for an end to the war outside the White House and the Washington Monument. -
No War in London
A crowd of 4,000 demonstrated against the U.S. war in London with police outside the U.S. Embassy. 33 protesters were arrested. -
Human Be-Ins at the Golden Gate
Known for being a center of hippie activity, 20,000-30,000 people staged a "Human Be-In" anti-war event in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. -
Protest with MLK
Martin Luther King led a march of 5,000 against the war in Chicago, Illinois. -
Vietnam Veterans Against the War
Vietnam Veterans Against the War was created. -
WSP at White House
Over one thousand members of WSP rallied at the White House. The police used brutal tactics to try to limit it to 100 people and the event tarnished the wholesome and nonviolent reputation of the WSP -
Gallup Poll
Gallup poll reported 52% of Americans disapproved of Johnson's handling of the war; 41% thought the U.S. made a mistake in sending troops and over 56% thought U.S. was losing the war or at an impasse. -
Rally Riot
Major rally outside the U.S. Embassy in London's Grosvenor Square turns to a riot. 86 people injured, er 200 arrested. Over 10,000 had rallied peacefully in Trafalgar Square but met a police barricade outside the embassy. -
No class
One million college and high school students boycot class to show opposition to the war. -
The Moratorium to End the War
Millions of Americans took the day off from work and school to participate in local demonstrations against the war. These protests were the first major demonstrations against the Nixon's handling of the Vietnam war. -
Howard University
Howard University students protest the war in Washington, D.C. -
Kent State Shooting
students protesting against the American invasion of Cambodia were met with guns. Four students were killed, nine others wounded. -
resident's Commission on Campus Unrest
Nixon establishes the President's Commission on Campus Unrest to study the dissent, disorder, and violence breaking out on college and university campuses. -
The Chicano Moratorium
25,000 Mexican-Americans participated in the largest anti-war demonstration in Los Angeles. Police attacked the crowd with billyclubs and tear gas; two people were killed. I -
No More Medals
Vietnam veterans threw away over 700 medals on the West Steps of the Capitol building. -
Largest March since 1969
500,000 antiwar organizers marched, making this the largest demonstration since the November, 1969 march. -
Operation Linebacker
Protests again spread across the country in response to President Nixon's decision to mine harbors in North Vietnam and his renewed bombing of North Vietnam -
Stop and Pray
Four Sisters of Norte Dame de Namur on a White House Tour stopped and began praying to protest the war. Following six weeks, kneel-ins became a popular form of protest. This led to over 158 protestors arrests. -
Military Involvement in Vietnam Ends