The terms “hawks” and “doves” first came into widespread use during the Vietnam War to describe the opposing viewpoints in U.S. involvement in the war. Hawks advocated a strong military presence and doves advocated for peaceful resolution and/or withdrawal of US troops. Which of the following terms was also sometimes used to describe doves during that era?

Vietnam War protests grew from small actions to huge movements involving millions of people. Students played a big role in starting the antiwar movement with teach-ins and protests on campuses. The antiwar movement also attracted famous people from many different fields including Martin Luther King, Jr, Eugene McCarthy, Joan Baez, Jane Fonda, and Muhammad Ali, who refused to be drafted into the military during that time. Which of the following is NOT true about Muhammad Ali?

“And it’s one-two-three, what are we fighting for? Don’t ask me, I don’t give a damn, next stop is Vietnam.” This is a snippet of the lyrics from an antiwar song performed by which band (whose namesake leader once had a house on Washington’s Whidbey Island)

Speaking of protest songs, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young were aurguably one of the most popular acts of that era. What is the name of their song written in response to the killing by the National Guard of four students at Kent State University? (This song was banned from some radio stations.)

It is believed that the largest antiwar demonstration in history (up to that time) was the November 15, 1969 event where as many as half a million people attended. Where was the event held?

Bonus Question

Who said the following at a Chicago antiwar protest in 1967, arguing that the funds spent on the war could be better used for fighting poverty in the US? “The bombs in Vietnam explode at home—they destroy the dream and possibility for a decent America.”