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The March 19, 2008 anti-war protest was a series of small, autonomous actions in Washington, D.C. and other cities. Actions included demonstrations at government buildings and landmarks, as well as student-led street blockades.
The protest on March 19 was the culmination of other smaller demonstrations which took place in Washington D.C. during the two weeks leading up to the five-year anniversary of the Iraq war. On March 7, several churches in the city held services to pray for the safety of U.S. troops and an end to the war. In the afternoon the churchgoers marched to the Hart Senate Office Building with the intention of asking U.S. Senators to discontinue U.S.-funded terrorism. At least forty of the protesters were arrested as they entered the building and began praying for peace.[1][2]
IRS demonstration
Protesters marched on 12th street to the IRS building on Constitution Avenue declaring that they don't want any more tax money being used to wage war.[3] Demonstrators also gathered in front of institutions which profit from the war, such as the American Petroleum Institute, and at military recruitment offices.[3] Many protesters marched to beating drums, and chanted, "No blood for oil!"[3] Traffic in many areas was disrupted,[3] and interruptions at the IRS were evident as workers inside were seen peering out windows at the protesters.[citation needed] At least thirty demonstrators were arrested around the IRS headquarters for crossing a police barricade.[4][3][citation needed]
Other actions
In Chicago, Illinois, thousands of protesters marched through the Chicago Loop and along Michigan Avenue to demand an end to the Iraq war.[5] Members of a group, Iraq Veterans Against War (IVAW), were among the marchers.[5] One announced, "I'm letting the nation know that the troops are against the war, and that there's a whole culture of dissent and we're letting the nation know that exists."[6][5]
In Downtown Portland, Oregon, demonstrators chanted "End the silence, Stop the violence", while others marched to blaring horns and beating drums.[7] At one point police used pepper spray on unruly protesters.[7] A group of several dozen of the marchers left the confrontation and boarded a light rail train to continue the protests at a military recruiting station.[7] Police on motorcycles and police in riot gear followed the demonstrators to the rail station at which point one of the protesters declared "sorry, no room for bikes" as officers watched the demonstrators leave.[7]
References
- ^ Olive Branch Interfaith Peace Partnership | OliveBranchInterfaith.org
- ^ "A More Excellent Way": Love in a Time of War | Pace e Bene Nonviolence Service
- ^ a b c d e [1]
- ^ [2]
- ^ a b c Chicagoans Protest On 5th Anniversary Of Iraq War: Police Estimate 2,200 People Took Part In A Peaceful Protest That Began In The Loop
- ^ [http://www.chicagoanswer.net/March%2019.htm ]
- ^ a b c d [http://www.katu.com/news/local/16840161.html
Further reading
- Anti-war protesters outside of NYSE arrested
- Iraq war vets could face disciplinary action over protests
External links
- US Protesters Mark Iraq War Anniversary - Voice of America
- Limited protests target IRS, city's 'pillars of war' - The Washington Times
- Protest links polar bears, farm animals to Iraq war - Scripps News
- Protesters Mark War's 5th Anniversary - newsnet5.com