During the 1960s, many women in America were crusading against discrimination from the household to the workforce. After Congress had passed the Equal Pay Act under the Kennedy Administration, there were several issues that many women from different feminist groups were addressing.
From "bra-burning" rallies, to boycotting beauty pageants, there was still much concern for the men who were servicing the country, for reasons they believe were not justified. If these women were not in feminist groups or somehow related to those stationed overseas, they could have also been high school students or college students that strongly opposed the war. Through underground media outlets, and networks such as CBS, ABC, radio and mainstream newspapers, many individuals were made aware of the situation in Vietnam and surrounding territories.
As seen in the photo, it was apparent that one did not have to go overseas in order to face the risk of getting injured or being killed. Lorraine Brill and her boyfriend took part in the March on the Pentagon in 1967. What was supposed to be a protest, turned into a riot after soldiers became involved. From Brill's eyes, she witnessed her boyfriend limping after he was brutally assaulted. Fortunately, both were able to make it out of the riot alive, but the intention behind the March was not to have injuries or any other form of abuse imposed at the end of the day.