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Today in History: Protester Arrested for Burning Draft Card in NYC

10/15/2025

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On October 15, 1965, David J. Miller became the first person arrested for burning his draft card at an anti-war rally in New York City, protesting U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. This act symbolized the growing opposition to the war and marked a significant moment in the broader anti-war movement of the 1960s.

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On October 15, 1965, David J. Miller became the first person arrested for burning his draft card at an anti-war rally in New York City, protesting U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. This act symbolized the growing opposition to the war and marked a significant moment in the broader anti-war movement of the 1960s.