The+Antiwar+Movement

The Antiwar Movement

Why people began to protest -Many protesters said it was wrong that the U.S was supporting a corrupt and unpopular dictatorship and that we should not be involved in another country's civil war. -Others thought that the means of fighting were immoral, using Agent Orange and Search and Destroy missions, which harmed and killed many innocent civilians. -Protesters also asked if this dubious war was worth the thousands of American deaths and casualties.-Many people had personal reasons for protesting. They might have had a family member sent over or a friend that was drafted.

How they protested -Faculties of many colleges and universities led "teach-ins" which aimed to educate large parts of the population about the moral and political foundations of U.S involvement. This style of protesting spread all over the nation and faculty members became active in antiwar participation. -Many participated in demonstrations, such as burning draft cards, all over the country. These were held all over the country and became increasingly larger in numbers. - Soldiers also protested. Veterans protested by throwing away their medals or organizing relief for the people in Vietnam. Ground soldiers refused to fight, attacked officers and even desertion.

Groups -Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) was a society that helped launch the anti-war movement. They helped solidify the opposition and organize the movement. -Youth International Party (Yippies) was a loosely organized group that held a high-profile in protests. They were small but many of the events surrounding core members kept the group in the spotlight. -Vietnam Veterans Against the War was a group of veterans that demonstrated all over the country. They helped people see the reality of what often happened in the war.

Music I FEEL LIKE I'M FIXING TO DIE RAG Come on mothers throughout the land, Pack your boys off to Vietnam. Come on fathers, don't hesitate, Send your sons off before it's too late. You can be the first one on your block To have your boy come home in a box. //Country Joe and the Fish// ** __It Better End Soon__ ** Robert Lamm-Terry Kath (1969)

Can't Stand It No More The People Dying Crying For Help For So Many Years But Nobody Hears Better End Soon My Friend It Better End Soon My Friend Can't Take It No More The People Hating Hurting Their Brothers They Don't Understand They Can't Understand Better End Soon My Friend It Better End Soon

Pictures (protests in d.c.) (teach-ins) (protests) (Students Against Democracy)

Video John Denver