The violence alienated many in the broader anti-war movement. Black Panther leader Fred Hampton famously denounced the action as "anarchistic" and "folly".
The were a series of violent direct actions and riots that took place from October 8–11, 1969 , in Chicago. Organized by the Weathermen (later the Weather Underground), a radical faction of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), the event was designed to "bring the war home" and ignite a domestic revolution against the Vietnam War and American imperialism. Context and Goals Days of Rage
Leaders like Bill Ayers , Bernadine Dohrn , and John Jacobs aimed to replace the American government with a revolutionary system. Key Events The violence alienated many in the broader anti-war movement
A "Women’s Militia" led by Bernadine Dohrn attempted to raid a draft board office but was quickly neutralized by police. Organized by the Weathermen (later the Weather Underground),
Over 280 people were arrested , and the city of Chicago suffered roughly $183,000 in damages and related costs.
The resulting legal battles and internal divisions led to the collapse of the SDS as a national organization.