Columbia University's Protests: Then and Now

What's Similar

In 1968 and 2024, Columbia University students protested against the Vietnam War.

In 1968, students occupied five buildings on campus for a week. In 2024, students occupied three buildings for two days.

Both protests were met with police violence. In 1968, over 700 students were arrested. In 2024, over 100 students were arrested.

What's Different

The 1968 protests were more violent than the 2024 protests. In 1968, there were several injuries and one death. In 2024, there were no injuries.

The 1968 protests were more successful than the 2024 protests. The 1968 protests led to the resignation of Columbia University's president. The 2024 protests did not lead to any major changes.