Anti Vietnam Collection

Picture shows the cast of Hair, The Musical. Far left is actor and singer Elaine Paige, wearing a pale jumper with large medallion and dark trousers

Policemen struggle to hold back the surging tide of demonstrators pressing on the approach to the American Embassy in Grosvenor Square, London

Commissioner of police accepts memento of signatures from Londoners who appreciated the way the police handled the demonstration of Sunday 27th October

ANTI=VIETNAM DEMO
Anti-Vietnam Demo, calling for an end to the war and for the release of Lieutenant William Calley, imprisoned in 1971 for the death of 109 Vietnamese civilians in My Lai village. Date: early 1970s

ANTI-WAR PROTEST, 1971. Anti-war protesters on the steps of the Capitol in Washington, D.C. Photograph, 5 May 1971

ANTI-WAR PROTEST, 1971. Anti-war protesters marching to the Department of Justice building in Washington, D.C. Photograph by Warren K. Leffler, 4 May 1971

MARCH ON PENTAGON, 1967. A crowd of anti-war protesters in Washington, D.C. as part of the March on the Pentagon. Photograph by Warren K. Leffler, 21 October 1967

ANTI-WAR PROTEST, 1971. Men and women at an anti-war protest in front of the Department of Justice Building in Washington, D.C. Photograph by Warren K. Leffler, 30 April 1971

CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR. A man reading a booklet on conscientious objector beliefs. Photograph by Warren K. Leffler, 1965

VIETNAM WAR PROTEST, 1969. Protesters at a candlelight march led by Coretta Scott King, as part of the Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam. Photograph, 15 October 1969

VIETNAM WAR PROTEST, 1969. Coretta Scott King leading a march to the White House as part of the Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam, 15 October 1969

VIETNAM WAR PROTEST, 1968. An anti-Vietnam War protest in front of the White House, with signs in support of singer Eartha Kitt. Photograph by Warren Leffler, 1968

PEACE BUTTON, c1971. American peace button, c1971, worn by opponents of the Vietnam War

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"Policemen struggle to hold back the surging tide of demonstrators pressing on the streets during an anti-Vietnam demonstration. The passionate crowd, united in their opposition to the war, marches with determination and conviction. Their voices echo through the city, demanding change and peace. In a powerful display of solidarity, Londoners come together to support this cause. The Commissioner of Police accepts a memento adorned with signatures from those who appreciate their efforts in maintaining order while respecting freedom of expression, and is a symbol of unity between law enforcement and citizens fighting for justice. Amidst these scenes, we catch a glimpse of the cast of Hair, The Musical – an iconic production that embodies rebellion against societal norms. Far left stands an actor whose presence reminds us that art can be a catalyst for social change. At Shaftesbury Theatre in London, where Hair captivates audiences night after night, its cast members join hands in support of the anti-Vietnam movement. They use their platform not only to entertain but also to raise awareness about important issues plaguing society. The vibrant energy emanating from these pictures captures both the spirit of resistance and hope for a better future. As they perform on stage at Shaftesbury Theatre, their voices harmonize with those marching outside - amplifying calls for peace and justice. Hair serves as a reminder that even amidst turmoil and unrest, art has the power to inspire change. These images immortalize moments when theater becomes more than just entertainment; it becomes a force driving social transformation. "