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The Port Huron Statement, drafted by Students for a Democratic Society, outlined a vision for participatory democracy and challenged Cold War politics, sparking a new wave of student activism in the 1960s.
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During an anti-Vietnam War protest at Kent State University, National Guard troops opened fire, killing four students. The tragedy became a symbol of the deep national divide over the war.
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UC Berkeley students staged a sit-in at Sproul Hall demanding divestment from companies supporting apartheid in South Africa. Over 100 arrests sparked national attention and influenced university policy.
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Student activists, led by Concerned Student 1950, protested systemic racism on campus. Their efforts led to the resignation of the university president and inspired similar movements nationwide.
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Thousands of U.S. college students joined the Global Climate Strike, walking out of classes to demand urgent climate action. The event was part of the youth-led Fridays for Future movement.