Anti-War protests refer to mass demonstrations against U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War during the 1960s. Activists opposed sending American troops overseas to fight in what they saw as an unjust war.
Related terms
Draft Dodging: This term describes individuals who avoided being drafted into military service during times of war.
Kent State shootings: In 1970, four unarmed students protesting against Vietnam War were shot by National Guard members at Kent State University.
Counterculture Movement: This cultural revolution challenged traditional norms and values through its opposition to mainstream society during the 1960s.