My Turn: The Capitol steps
My Turn: The Capitol steps Veterans protesting the war in Vietnam throw medals and other articles on the steps of the Capitol on April 23, 1971, in Washington. AP Vietnam veterans opposed to the war assemble on the steps of the Capitol in Washington on April 19, 1971, to protest the U.S. action in Indochina. It was a completely peaceful demonstration on the steps of the Capitol in Washington. I had unexpectedly come upon it while making a delivery to the National Council of Churches across the street. Getting back into my car I noticed that something was going on. At that time the area on th...