Today in History: November 15, Protesters march against Vietnam War

Today is Saturday, Nov. 15, the 319th day of 2025. There are 46 days left in the year.

On Nov. 15,1969, a quarter of a million protesters staged a peaceful demonstration in Washington against the Vietnam War.

In 1777, the Second Continental Congress approved the Articles of Confederation.

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