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It all started in 1967, with six Vietnam veterans marching together in a peace demonstration. Now, fifty-nine years later, VVAW is still going strong-- continuing its fight for peace, justice, and the rights of all veterans.
Explore these pages; see what we've done, what we do, and why we do it. The struggle continues, perhaps these days more than ever. VVAW has never stopped working to protect the welfare of those who served their country.
Will you join us?
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Latest Commentary:
From the National Office
Like a broken record, the Trump follies seem stuck in a groove, and the ruling classes are still dancing to that tune. We are as tired of this playlist as we're sure many of you are. It is hard to be positive while the constant barrage of lies, corrupt...
Taken from "Fight Back. Resist. Stop the Bombings. Stop the Wars." by VVAW National Office Read More
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Excerpt From THE VETERAN: Now Online Taken from Veteran's Fast for Life by Carolynn Ketwig:
From September 1 to October 17, 1986, Veterans Fast for Life (a water-only fast) took place on the steps of the US Capitol in Washington, DC. At the time, we lived in Maryland near Washington, DC. John wanted to support the Veterans and his own commitment to peace. John conceived the idea of an Authors' Action on the steps of the Capitol in DC to support the fasting veterans and as an anti-war action. This was his first attempt at such a task, and he carried it out. He called many authors to have their books displayed along with their personal statements. John made lifelong friends. The books started to arrive in our mailbox.
Their books were displayed on the steps of the US Capitol, their statements read, and then they were placed at the base of the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial. The National Park Service retrieved the books, and they were on display at the Smithsonian Museum of American History.... Read More
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