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Antiwar Movements (August 18, 1971
Heavily armed police officers in…
Antiwar Movements
August 18, 1971
Heavily armed police officers in Jackson, Mississippi and FBI members launch a raid against residents. A shootout takes place. A police lieutenant is killed and 11 RNA members are arrested for murder.
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Spring, 1968
The student movement begins to use bombs for the first time. In the next few years, several hundred attacks and protests take place against corporate offices.
May 4, 1970
Several days of protesting at Kent State University and burning ROTC buildings. National Guard Troops are sent to the campus and open fire.
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September 9-13, 1971
An uprising in Attica State Penitentiary occurred in New York where 9 guards are taken hostage. 30 prisoners and 9 guards are killed in gunfire.
May 19, 1972
The Weather Underground set off a bomb on the Pentagon in the Air Force wing.
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March 6, 1974
Women's Brigade of Weather bombed the Federal offices of HEW. Wanting women to take control of birth control, daycare, and healthcare.
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February 1, 1960
Students sit-in at integrated lunch counters challenging white supremacy.
May 1961
Many Civil Rights activists begin the Freedom Rides where they challenge the public transportation system.
May 1961
Racist backlash against the Freedom Rides. Buses were burned and attacked and passengers were attacked by mobs.
February 21, 1965
Malcolm X is assassinated by members of the Nation of Islam.
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