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Demonstration against the Vietnam War

Demonstration against the Vietnam War

New Zealand’s involvement in the Vietnam War triggered a questioning of New Zealanders’ traditional role as territorials of the British Empire. This massive protest on 30 April 1971 reportedly attracted 30,000 people onto New Zealand streets.

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New Zealand Herald
Reference: 30 July 1971

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Jock Phillips. 'The New Zealanders', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 1-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/the-new-zealanders/11/2