Anti-war demonstrations.
Subject
Subject Source: Fast
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Lois Hensel Collection on the Gainesville Eight
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0354
Abstract
The "Gainesville Eight," a group of anti-Vietnam War protesters associated with Vietnam Veterans Against the War (VVAW), planned a demonstration during the 1972 Republican National Convention in Miami, Florida. They were arrested and charged on accusations of plotting a violent protest, but were later acquitted due to lack of evidence and signs of government interference. This collection houses newspaper clippings covering the trail, juror notes, VVAW papers, some correspondence, and...
Dates:
1973-2015, undated; Majority of material found within 1973-1978