Protests Flashcards
What was a slogan for patriots to support America?
“My country, right or wrong”
Who were draft-dodgers?
Despised upper-class people who evaded the draft
What did protesters do to their draft cards?
They burned them publicly in large groups
How many people attended the march arranged by the VVAW in 1971?
300,000
Who were the VVAW?
Vietnam Veterans Against the War
Troops (often young and injured) who led protests against the conflict
Many had medals and so were respected
What happened at Kent State University?
The National Guard retaliated against protesters with tear gas
They eventually fatally shot 4 people who had not been involved in the protest
Why did the events at KSU cause outrage?
The students had a right to protest the government
The 4 killed weren’t even involved in the protest
The age group most likely to be drafted were against the war
When did KSU happen?
2nd of May 1970
What were the Fulbright Hearings?
Official propositions to end the war from 1966-71
What did John Kerry say about the war at the hearings?
“How do you ask a man to be the last man to die for a mistake?”
Which events in the war caused the most public outrage?
Chemical warfare 1965-71
My Lai Massacre 1968
Tet Offensive 1968
Bombings 1964-1972
What was the main difference (for the public) between the Vietnam War and previous wars?
It was the first “media war”
Images of violence became commonplace and the public became anti-war
What were some popular anti-war slogans?
“Hey, hey, LBJ! How many kids did you kill today?”
“Eighteen today, dead tomorrow”
Which high-profile boxer opposed the war?
Mohammed Ali
He was stripped of his title
How many protested at the White House in 1968?
35,000
