Greater LA

Remembering the 1970 Chicano Moratorium

Fifty years ago, the Chicano Moratorium sought to underscore the costs of the Vietnam War among Latinos. What started out as a peaceful demonstration ended violently. Riot-clad police attacked the crowd, and the crowd pushed back.

By Steve Chiotakis • Aug 27, 2020 • 29m Listen

Fifty years ago, the Chicano Moratorium sought to underscore the costs of the Vietnam War among Latinos. What started out as a peaceful demonstration ended violently. Riot-clad police attacked the crowd, and the crowd pushed back. When it was all over, 400 people were arrested, and four people were dead. One of those killed was Los Angeles Times reporter and KMEX news director Rubén Salazar.

Steve Chiotakis
Afternoon News Anchor
Christian Bordal
Managing Producer, Greater LA
Jenna Kagel
Radio producer

Greater LA

Remembering the 1970 Chicano Moratorium

Fifty years ago, the Chicano Moratorium sought to underscore the costs of the Vietnam War among Latinos. What started out as a peaceful demonstration ended violently. Riot-clad police attacked the crowd, and the crowd pushed back.

Share

Greater LA

Remembering the 1970 Chicano Moratorium

Fifty years ago, the Chicano Moratorium sought to underscore the costs of the Vietnam War among Latinos. What started out as a peaceful demonstration ended violently. Riot-clad police attacked the crowd, and the crowd pushed back.

Share