March on the Pentagon

The March on the Pentagon, held on October 21, 1967, was a significant protest against the Vietnam War during a period of rising anti-war sentiment in the United States. Thousands of demonstrators gathered near the Pentagon, demanding an end to U.S. involvement in Vietnam. The event involved speeches, chants, and symbolic acts, including attempts to levitate the Pentagon spiritually. It emphasized the growing public opposition to the war and highlighted the anti-war movement's commitment to activism. This protest was part of a broader wave of dissent that shaped public attitudes and government policy regarding the Vietnam War.