Scenes from One of the Largest Anti-War Demonstrations of the 1960s
About This Footage
This powerful footage documents the 1969 Moratorium March on Washington, one of the most significant anti-Vietnam War protests in American history. Massive crowds fill the streets of the capital, as demonstrators from across the country gather to demand an end to the war. Elevated shots capture the scale of the protest, while close-ups reveal the diversity of participants—young and old, dressed in everything from formal wear to countercultural headbands and long hair. Highlights include folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary performing on stage, as well as appearances by Coretta Scott King and Senator George McGovern. Protesters carry signs and banners with urgent messages such as “Bring The Troops Home Now” and “Free All Political Prisoners.” Additional scenes include a solemn line of marchers with white name signs around their necks, peaceful demonstrators in front of the Department of Justice, and symbolic acts of protest, including a man atop a cross overlooking the crowd. A vivid chronicle of the American peace movement at its peak.