Inside the Nation’s counter-inaugural events study, a formal look at protests, policing, and public order
This special staff study analyzes the Counter-Inaugural protests in Washington, D.C. during January 18–20, 1969. It explains how a national commission organized research, coordinated legal and behavioral analysis, and documented the events surrounding demonstrations, parades, and security responses. The volume presents the perspectives of scholars and lawyers who worked on the task forces, offering a factual, documentary view of the weekend’s activities.
- Learn how the government planned and described rally routes, marches, and security measures.
- See how police, MOBE marshals, and federal agencies interacted with demonstrators and managed crowds.
- Understand the roles of research directors and task forces in analyzing violence, policy, and prevention.
- Explore contemporary commentary on collaboration between legal professionals and social scientists.
Ideal for readers of historical policy studies and those interested in how large-scale protests were studied and documented by a national commission.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a unique study of the planning and response to the 1969 counter-inaugural protests in Washington DC, which took place as part of the anti-war movement against the Vietnam war. The study analyzes the complex interplay between demonstrators, local officials, police, and the US government during the lead-up to and duration of the protests, offering a fascinating glimpse into the challenges of maintaining order while respecting the right to dissent. Drawing on interviews with key figures and extensive documentation, the author explores the motivations of the demonstrators and the strategies employed by officials to prevent violence, resulting in a balanced and nuanced account of a significant historical event. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243193929_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780243193929
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