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1968  Peace demonstration at San Francisco City Hall Plaza

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As the Vietnam War dragged on, and American and Vietnamese casualties mounted, American youth stepped up their mass demonstrations against the War.  In April, 1968, a rally was held in San Francisco's City Hall Plaza.  The crowd, estimated at several thousand, stretched from City Hall to the Plaza pond and beyond.

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Although nudity was not a typical part of the demonstrations against the Vietnam War, one protester/exhibitionist took advantage of the warm weather and the ready-made audience to strip and wade in the Plaza pond in his birthday suit, acknowledging the crowd with what looked like gestures of  blessing.  

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The crowd of thousands listens to the rally speakers.

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These enthusiastic demonstrators showed their approval.

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Some of the younger demonstrators couldn't resist the urge to jump in the City Hall Plaza, pond, get wet and cool off.

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This anti-war protester was into the spirit of the day, body and soul.

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