Historical Events tagged with "youth international party"
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Social Movements & Civil Rights
Youth International Party Disrupts Stock Exchange
August 24th, 1967 57 years ago
Led by Abbie Hoffman, members of the Youth International Party staged a theatrical disruption at the New York Stock Exchange by throwing dollar bills from the viewing gallery. This unexpected act halted trading as brokers rushed to grab the flying cash, creating a scene of chaos and excitement within the normally structured environment of the stock market.
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