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Southern Illinoisan in Carbondale, Illinois

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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1979

Page

5

Chicago protesters over McNamara award erupt in clashes

About 1,500 demonstrators marched and 50 people were arrested as University of Chicago officials posted bond for those detained after protests outside the McNamara Medal ceremony. Ron Kovic led a police wagon scuffle amid calls against the Vietnam War figure.

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