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When Vice President Spiro Agnew visited NC State in October 1970 he was met with a divided campus. Many in the University supported the Vice Presidency while the protesters were surprisingly quiet. They did not want to give authorities the excuse to…

Throughout May 1970 the Peace Retreat was held in a dozen places at a score of times. Faculty met with students to explain their importance in creating a peaceful society. The question of generations was clearly important to the Peace Retreat.…

A photo showing some of the thousands of students marching on Raleigh in May, 1970.

Large scale protests swept NC State in May 1970. Angry at Governor Norris for his support of President Nixon's invasion of Cambodia some 6,000 students marched on Raleigh hoping to force the Governor to recant. Though unsuccessful this was the most…

Blood Drive Sponsored by Peace Retreat

Thousands Attend Convocation; March to Capitol Today at 11

Chancellor Speaks on Student Affairs

A photo taken during the May 8, 1970 march on Raleigh shows large group of students from across North Carolina along with a man holding a large peace sign placard.

Part of the May 6, 1970 protests, a large meeting at the Convocation to discuss the Vietnam War and the university's place in it drew more than 2,000 people.

There is a great deal of text on the page, the image is mostly to show the attention the march was getting on NC State's campus.