Days Of Rage Today

A final "vicious melee" occurred in The Loop , Chicago's business district. During this clash, city attorney Richard Elrod was paralyzed after an altercation with a protester. Impact and Aftermath

A "Women’s Militia" led by Bernadine Dohrn attempted to raid a draft board office but was quickly neutralized by police. Days of Rage

Over 280 people were arrested , and the city of Chicago suffered roughly $183,000 in damages and related costs. A final "vicious melee" occurred in The Loop

The organizers believed peaceful protests were ineffective and that militant direct action was necessary to force a U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam. Over 280 people were arrested , and the

Leaders like Bill Ayers , Bernadine Dohrn , and John Jacobs aimed to replace the American government with a revolutionary system. Key Events

The timing was intended to coincide with the trial of the Chicago Seven , activists charged with conspiracy following the 1968 Democratic National Convention protests.

Following the failure to spark a mass uprising, the Weathermen went underground, transitioning into a clandestine group that conducted a years-long bombing campaign against government and corporate targets.