National Vietnam Moratorium Day
Students march in protest of the Vietnam War
Protester sits next to a sign that with the word "Baez" and a peace sign
Students march with an American flag and "Peace Now" sign
Students march with "Peace Now" sign
Student protester with sign that reads "Rock Chalk - Way Dove - Stop War- Try Love"
Student protesters stand behind crosses on National Vietnam Moratorium Day
Student protesters outside Storng Hall on National Vietnam Moratorium Day
Student Senate statment in regards to National Vietnam Moratorium Day
On October 15, 1969, National Vietnam Moratorium Day, more than 3,500 KU students, faculty, and Lawrence residents marched down Memorial Drive and Jayhawk in protest of the Vietnam War. Around 150 people gathered in front of Strong Hall in a silent vigil behind rows of white crosses, and around 3,000 students in Hoch Auditorium listened to four KU professors make their case against the war. Across America more than 2 million citizens participated in rallies, leafleting, candlelight vigils, etc. in an unprecedented outpouring of public dissent.