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Armed Forces Day marked nationwide amid protests and displays
On Armed Forces Day 1971 the nation held parades and displays while antiwar demonstrators staged counter events. West Point reported about 10,000 visitors. Fayetteville held a 3 mile march near Ft Bragg. Griffis AFB saw peaceful leafleting. Ft Devens expected about 25,000 visitors. Torrance hosted a large parade with 75,000 attendees. New York City hosted a 10,000 marcher march led by West Point. two observances were canceled due to weather and staffing.
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U.S. Military Academy
West Point
Fayetteville
N.C
Ft. Bragg
Jane Fonda
American Servicemen's Union
Vietnam Veterans Against the War
People’s Coalition For Peace and Justice
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Griffis Air Force Base
Rome
N.Y
Westover Air Force Base
Mass
Ft. Devens
Torrance
Calif
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Ft. Rucker
Ala
Chicago
4Th Army
Ft Sam Houston
Tex