Students for a Democratic Society (SDS)

Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) was a prominent American student activist organization founded in 1960 that advocated for civil rights, anti-war policies, and social justice during the 1960s. It aimed to mobilize young people to challenge inequality, government policies, and militarism, especially opposing the Vietnam War. SDS became known for its influential activism, including protests and demonstrations, and played a significant role in shaping the counterculture movement of the era. While it declined by the late 1960s, its legacy influenced later social and political activism.