The Vietnam War created two opposite reactions in America to the conflict, one strongly in favor of the conflict and one vehemently against. These differing reactions were reflected in common items, such as pins, posters and bumperstickers, but also more unusual artifacts, such as “We Support Our Men In Vietnam” stamps, handmade signs, ribbons and so much more. And being the Sixties, many of the materials were bright and colorful. Click on photographs to explore the archive.
A 1963 Anti War Poster From Los Angeles, Opposing The Visit of Madame Nhu, The First Lady Of South Vietnam. This Is The Earliest Piece of Vietnam Anti War Material I Have Ever Seen
Anti War Protesters On The Steps Of The Lincoln Memorial In 1969
An Abbie Hoffman Handwritten Letter Seeking Donated Books On “Poverty, Civil Rights Or Peace” (Page One)
National Guardsmen Line Up At An Anti War Protest In Washington, DC In 1969
A Pro War Bumpersticker
National Guardsmen Face Off Against Anti War Protesters In Washington DC In 1969
A Pro War Pin
A 1959 Letter From The American Friends Of Vietnam, A Pro Ngo Dinh Diem Organization
An Abbie Hoffman Handwritten Letter Seeking Donated Books On “Poverty, Civil Rights Or Peace” (Page Two)
A Pro War Pin
An Anti War Bumptersticker
John Kerry, Writing On Vietnam Veterans Against The War Letterhead, Invited A Congressman To The Ceremony Where He Threw Away His War Medals
