Columbia University Students Protest Outside Hamilton Hall in New York City
April 24, 1968
On its website, Columbia notes how:
Columbia University is grappling with the fallout from its president's promise to Congress that he would crack down on student protests. On April 24, 1968, hundreds of students gathered outside Hamilton Hall to protest the university's decision to build a gymnasium in Morningside Park. The protest turned violent when police officers in riot gear entered the building and began beating students. The incident led to a week of protests and sit-ins, and ultimately forced the university to cancel its plans for the gymnasium.
The Columbia protests were a watershed moment in the American student movement. They showed that students were willing to stand up to authority and fight for their beliefs. The protests also helped to raise awareness of the Vietnam War and the civil rights movement.
Today, the Columbia protests are remembered as a symbol of the power of student activism. They continue to inspire students around the world to fight for their rights and to make their voices heard.
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