Seeds of Fire: A People’s Chronology
Recalling events that happened on this day in history.
Memories of struggle, resistance and persistence.
Compiled by Ulli Diemer
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November 27, 1965
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A major demonstration against the Vietnam War takes place in Washington, D.C. A memorable speech by Carl Oglesby of the SDS (Students for a Democratic Society) becomes one of the most widely distributed texts of the anti-war movement.
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November 27, 1978
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Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in the United States, and San Francisco mayor George Moscone, are assassinated.
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