The Anti-War Movement in America

The Vietnam War provoked one of the largest and most influential protest movements in American history. From college campuses to the streets of Washington, millions of Americans demanded an end to the war. This lesson examines the causes, key events, and impact of the anti-war movement.

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Why Did Opposition to the War Grow?

Opposition to the Vietnam War grew steadily throughout the 1960s and peaked in the early 1970s. Several factors drove the anti-war movement.