Like so many college students protesting the Israel-Hamas war, Sattler feels the weight of the anti-Vietnam war demonstrations of the 1960s and 70s. '68 protest seen as a North Star. Choice to occupy Hamilton Hall has a strong historical connection with 60s protests.
Comparing current nationwide campus protests to the anti-Vietnam War movement would be an overreaction. Professor Cohen views it as the biggest protest in the 21st century in the U.S., but warns against exaggerated comparisons to past events.
No bombings or massacres like those in the 1970s have occurred during the current protests. However, police have made thousands of arrests and violent clashes, such as the one at UCLA, have taken place.
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