Vietnam War Protest Ephemera: Girls say Yes to boys who say No

Vietnam War Protest Ephemera: Girls say Yes to boys who say No 

Who/what: This poster used for the Vietnam War Anti-Draft Campaign protest features a photograph of popular singer and active socio-political human rights activist, Joan Baez with her two sisters with the caption “Girls say Yes to boys who say No,” illustrating the idea that men who dodge (“draft dodgers”) are seen as an appeal to women. At that time in place, younger people – especially college-students – expressed anti-war sentiment.

                                        

Where: This poster, like many others expressing anti-Vietnam War sentiment, was used as propaganda in the streets, and probably extended to many other locations – college campuses, etc.

When: This photograph was taken sometime in 1968 and the poster containing the photograph was developed by Larry Gates.

Why: This photograph shows that both young men and women had similar ideals on war and the photo is a subtle way of campaigning for anti-war using the appeal of popular celebrity Joan Baez. Shows the popular culture at the time of age – it was uncommon to see young people supporting the war: “make love, not war” society. 

Identities: The identity that this poster presents through protest, is primarily believers of anti-war and with it, anti-draft during the Vietnam War. Another identity is youth/culture, specifically, college students strongly siding against violence in the 1960s era.

Works Cited:

Grubbs, Emily. "Girls Say Yes to Boys Who Say No." Vietnam War Protest Ephemera. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Sept. 2016.