40 Interesting Facts About Bernie Sanders

40 Interesting Facts About Bernie Sanders

Trista - February 24, 2019

40 Interesting Facts About Bernie Sanders
Bernie Sanders in college. Michael Kruse / Politico.

33. Bernie Also Took A Spot In Antiwar and Peace Movements

Bernie Sanders did more protesting in college than just with the Civil Rights Movement. He also took part in Peace and Antiwar Movements, which was a movement that opposed the Vietnam War. Not only did Bernie become a member of the Student Peace Committee, which often focused on political protests, but he also became a member of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. This was a Civil Rights student organization. Through these organizations, Bernie became involved in many protests throughout his college years.

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