Vietnam Veterans Against the War (VVAW)

Vietnam Veterans Against the War (VVAW) is an organization founded in 1967 by Vietnam War veterans advocating for peace and social justice. They opposed the ongoing U.S. military involvement in Vietnam, highlighting the human costs of war and calling for an end to U.S. combat. VVAW worked to raise public awareness through protests, demonstrations, and sharing veterans’ experiences, emphasizing the ethical and political issues related to the conflict. The group played a significant role in anti-war activism, influencing public opinion and policy debates surrounding U.S. military actions during the Vietnam era.