January 31, 2003

Thousands of Students Join Protests Against Possible War With Iraq

By MEGAN ROONEY

Thousands of college students converged here this month to participate in protests opposing a possible U.S. military strike against Iraq.

In a January 18 rally near the Capitol and a subsequent march to the Washington Navy Yard, tens of thousands (or hundreds of thousands, depending on who was counting) of participants listened to speakers and chanted antiwar slogans. They stomped their feet against the cold -- the temperature hovered in the 20's -- and occasionally dashed

Digital or Print Subscription

Web Pass

Already have an account? Log In Now.