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The 1970 Riot that Split America

Season 37 Episode 5 | 3m 47s

On May 8, 1970, students protesting the Vietnam War gathered on the steps of New York City's Federal Hall. What happened next revealed America's great divide—and shaped the political and cultural landscape for decades to come.

Corporate sponsorship for American Experience is provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance and Carlisle Companies. Major funding by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
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