Protesters march in Atlanta's largest anti-war demonstration in 30 years
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Posted 9:07AM on Sunday 10th November 2002 ( 22 years ago )
ATLANTA - About 2,500 people marched in the largest anti-war protest seen in Atlanta in 30 years to protest a possible war with Iraq. <br>
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Protesters came from a range of faiths, including Jews, Muslims, Hindus and Christians of all persuasions. <br>
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The march Saturday attracted national anti-war groups such as the New York-based Not In Our Name coalition and St. Louis-based Veterans for Peace. Students and local religious groups such as the Concerned Black Clergy of Metro Atlanta also attended. <br>
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The protesters marched from the Martin Luther King Center to Centennial Olympic Park.
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