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University of Iowa anti-war protests, 1965-1967

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[handwritten] Cedar Rapids Gazette 10/21/65 p. 3 (of 3) [Photo Caption] : Steve Smith, 20, a University of Iowa sophomore from Marion, is shown setting fire to what he said was his draft card Wednesday afternoon in protest against U.S. involvement in Vietnam. He used a cigarette lighter. The incident occurred in Iowa Memorial union during "Soapbox Soundoff", a weekly university activity at which students may voice their opinion.
 
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