Only a few years ago, in 1967 to be precise, thousands of people marched the streets and thoroughfares of Washington D.C. The American war on Vietnam soil had lasted over a decade by then. 20th century American history is textured with people’s movements, a fact that most hegemonic narratives conveniently brush under the carpet. Vietnam War Protest in Washington, D.C. by Frank Wolfe, October 21, 1967. Joan Baez and Bob Dylan, Civil Rights March on Washington, D.C. Wikimedia CommonsThe March on Pentagon demonstrably divided America.

Source: The Telegraph October 21, 2019 15:00 UTC