Project Quiz

Smoke-In at Grand Central Terminal

This was a pivotal public demonstration organized by the Youth International Party (YIP) during the late 1960s, intended to protest the criminalization of marijuana.

Support for Columbia University Protests

Members of the Youth International Party (YIP) actively supported students who were demonstrating against Columbia University's involvement in research related to the Vietnam War.

DNC Protest (Chicago)

A massive anti-war protest that occurred during the Democratic National Convention in 1968, marked by YIP members nominating a pig as a presidential candidate.

The Chicago Seven Trial

This trial involved notable figures such as Abbie Hoffman facing charges from the 1968 DNC protests, and it highlighted issues of free speech and governmental power.

The Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam

On November 15, 1969, a large coalition demonstrated in Washington, D.C., calling for an end to U.S. military involvement in Vietnam.

Abbie Hoffman

A prominent figure in the 1960s counterculture movement known for his artistic protest strategies and author of 'Steal This Book'.

Jerry Rubin

Co-founder of YIP known for using 'guerrilla theater' to convey anti-establishment messages.

Paul Krassner

A political satirist and co-founder of YIP known for his critical commentary in the magazine 'The Realist'.

Slogan Origination (VVAW)

On April 15, 1967, veterans marched with a 'Vietnam Veterans Against the War' banner, marking the formal establishment of the organization.

First Meeting (VVAW)

Held on June 1, 1967, this meeting established the Vietnam Veterans Against the War in response to pro-war narratives.

Operation RAW

A march by veterans through New Jersey and Pennsylvania in 1970 to raise public consciousness about the Vietnam War.

Winter Soldier Investigation

1971 hearings where veterans disclosed testimonies about war crimes during the Vietnam War.

Operation POW

Memorial Day march in 1971 symbolizing American soldiers' imprisonment in Vietnam.

Dewey Canyon III Protest

1971 protest where veterans returned their military medals on the Capitol steps.

Ron Kovic

A paralyzed Vietnam War veteran and author of 'Born on the Fourth of July,' recognized as a leading anti-war advocate.

Jan Barry Crumb

Co-founder of VVAW, Jan Barry was an Army veteran who expressed returning soldiers' struggles through poetry.

Carl Douglas Rogers

Co-founder of VVAW who focused on social justice and veterans' rights post-Vietnam.

Steve Greene

VVAW member who engaged in initiatives highlighting veterans’ struggles after returning from Vietnam.

Greensboro Sit-Ins

Sit-ins in 1960 that sparked a significant civil rights movement and led to the formation of SNCC.

Freedom Rides

1961 integrated bus trips through the South challenging segregation laws in transportation.

Voter Registration Drives

From 1961 to 1964, SNCC activists sought to register Black voters in the Deep South.

Freedom Summer

A 1964 initiative organized by SNCC to promote voter registration among African Americans in Mississippi.

Black Power Shift

In 1966, SNCC shifted its focus towards Black self-determination and empowerment under Stokely Carmichael.

John Lewis

A prominent civil rights leader who helped organize early sit-ins and participated in the Freedom Rides.

Diane Nash

Key figure in the Nashville Sit-Ins and Freedom Rides, known for her commitment to nonviolent protest.

Ella Baker

SNCC's 'spiritual mother,' advocating for grassroots leadership and collective action in the civil rights movement.

Stokely Carmichael

Chairman of SNCC who popularized 'Black Power' as a rallying cry for empowerment.

Bob Moses

A central figure in the civil rights movement who organized Freedom Summer and championed grassroots leadership.

Occupation of Alcatraz

Initiated by AIM activists from 1969 to 1971 to raise awareness about Native American rights.

Trail of Broken Treaties

1972 caravan culminating in a protest at BIA's offices to demand treaty rights and policy reforms.

Occupation of Wounded Knee

AIM activists occupied Wounded Knee in 1973 to protest government failures related to treaty agreements.

Dennis Banks

Co-founder of AIM, he played a leadership role in the Wounded Knee occupation.

Clyde Bellecourt

Co-founder of AIM, instrumental in organizing protests and advocating for Native support services.

George Mitchell

AIM co-founder focused on addressing urban issues facing Native Americans, such as housing and jobs.

Russell Means

AIM national director who served as a spokesperson for Native American rights during major protests.

Huey P. Newton

Co-founder of the Black Panther Party and formulated its 10-Point Program advocating for Black rights.

Bobby Seale

Co-founder and Chairman of the Black Panther Party, later one of the defendants in the Chicago Eight trial.

Eldridge Cleaver

Minister of Information for the Black Panther Party known for 'Soul on Ice,' critiquing race and justice.

Fred Hampton

Chairman of Illinois BPP chapter, he created the 'Rainbow Coalition' for social justice before his assassination.

Delano Grape Strike

From 1965 to 1970, initiated by Filipino farmworkers to secure better wages and working conditions.

California Agricultural Labor Relations Act

Passed in 1975, granting collective bargaining rights to farmworkers as a result of UFW activism.

Health & Welfare Initiatives (UFW)

Programs initiated by UFW to enhance the well-being of farmworkers, including medical and pension plans.

César Chávez

Co-founder of UFW known for organizing strikes and committing to nonviolent resistance for farmworker rights.

Dolores Huerta

UFW co-founder who negotiated labor contracts and coined 'Sí, se puede' for labor rights advocacy.

Larry Itliong

Filipino labor organizer crucial in launching the Delano Grape Strike for immigrant labor rights.

Ben Gines

Filipino labor leader associated with AWOC known for efforts in labor organizing.

Publication of The Feminine Mystique

Betty Friedan's 1963 book challenging women's traditional roles, sparking the second wave of feminism.

NOW Bill of Rights

Demands adopted by NOW in the late 1960s advocating for gender equality and equal employment rights.

Miss America Pageant Protest

Feminist protest in 1968 against beauty standards, symbolically discarding items in a 'Freedom Trash Can.'

Push for the ERA

The proposed Equal Rights Amendment aimed at ensuring equal rights for all citizens, which failed to be ratified.

March for Women’s Lives

Series of rallies advocating reproductive rights held in Washington D.C. during the late 20th century.

Continued Advocacy

NOW remains active in various social justice efforts, including the push for the Violence Against Women Act.

Betty Friedan

Author of 'The Feminine Mystique' and founding member of NOW, advocating for women's rights.

Pauli Murray

Co-founder of NOW and civil rights attorney who coined the term 'Jane Crow' to describe discrimination faced by women of color.

Aileen Hernandez

Second president of NOW and first woman on the EEOC, advocating for workplace equality.

Gloria Steinem

Founder of Ms. Magazine, vocal advocate for reproductive rights and women's empowerment.

Shirley Chisholm

A founding member of NOW and the first Black woman elected to Congress, known for her civil rights advocacy.

Phyllis Schlafly (Opponent)

Conservative activist who opposed the ERA, arguing it threatened traditional gender roles.