Students for a Democratic Society

Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) was an influential student organization in the United States during the 1960s, notably associated with the civil rights movement and opposition to the Vietnam War. Founded in 1960, SDS advocated for social change, participatory democracy, and grassroots activism. The organization sought to engage young people in political issues and promote activism against inequality and war. SDS played a significant role in mobilizing students for protests and campaigns, reflecting the era's broader counterculture and demands for social justice. It eventually fragmented in the late 1960s but left a lasting impact on student activism.