The Oakland Tribune Collection, the Oakland Museum of California. Gift of ANG Newspapers.
Copyright status:
In Copyright
Copyright holder:
Oakland Museum of California
Content description:
Photograph of the draft protest crowd in front of the Alameda County Court House. The Oakland Museum is visible in the background. The crowds are assembled on the glade in front of the Court House, and on the steps of the building as well. In the foreground, police officers are assembled near a police van. Several protestors appear to be trying to take the American flag down from the Court House flag pole.
Concepts:
Stop the Draft Movement; police; crowd; demonstration; draft protest
Places:
Lakeside neighborhood
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