antinuclear protests
Anti-bomb public demonstrations
Antinuclear protests are demonstrations opposing nuclear weapons, nuclear power, or both.
The movement gained momentum in the Cold War era with concerns about atomic warfare and continued through debates over reactor safety after accidents like Three Mile Island and Chernobyl: Antinuclear protests drew thousands to the plant site.
The term covers marches, sit-ins, and civil disobedience targeting military installations or power facilities.
- marchesCoordinated rhythmic walking
- peace marchOrganized walk opposing violence
- placardsSigns carried at demonstrations
- radiationEnergy propagation through space
- HiroshimaFirst nuclear-struck city
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