March Against Death

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Object Details

maker

New Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam

Description

Known informally as "The Mobe" The New Mobilization Committee was a coalition of activists that organized large demonstrations to oppose the war. During the March Against Death each protestor carried a candle and a sign that bore the name of US serviceman or civilian killed or a village destroyed by the war. At the Capitol the signs were placed in coffins, the coffins were then carried down Pennsylvania Avenue.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Bradford Lyttle

date made

1969

associated date

November 13, 1969

ID Number

1986.0116.090

accession number

1986.0116

catalog number

1986.0116.090

Object Name

poster

Measurements

overall: 15 in x 23 in; 38.1 cm x 58.42 cm

place made

United States: District of Columbia

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Data Source

National Museum of American History

general subject association

Demonstrations

Protest and Civil Disobedience

Subject

Vietnam War

related event