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Vietnam War Protesters Burn Draft Cards, 1966

Four young pacifists, including David P. O'Brien (in center, wearing glasses), burn their draft registration cards in a public act of protest against the war outside a South Boston courthouse.

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Artifact Date
March 31, 1966
Topic(s)
  • Protests
  • Supreme Court
  • Vietnam War

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