Monday, April 20, 2009

A 40-Year Memory: The "People" Revolt

April 20 - A grassroots movement of Berkeley community members seize an empty lot owned by the University of California to begin the formation of "People's Park."

It was just one more of many college student revolts. There were others before and many others afterward. But somehow the idea of a "People's Park" sounded more idealistic and less revolting. What a crazy, crazy time it was.

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