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Abbie Hoffman — Part 19

127 pages · May 12, 2026 · Document date: Jun 8, 1972 · Broad topic: Civil Rights · Topic: Abbie Hoffman · 127 pages OCR'd
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eB lee He we BED i ate te ie te Rh ae ee Ee te ee ee a * s 4 , ; a) Abbott Howard Hoffman The YIP, also known as Yippies, is a loosely knit, anti-~estalishment, revolutionary youth ~wganization formed in New York City, in January, 1968. Regarding the upcoming Republican Convention, vd Hoffman remarked he will be “in the streets,” and that he anticipated "massive militant demonstrations," against President Nixon's war policy and domestic policy. When asked by Barbara Walters if he will be leading the demonstrations, Hof fman remarked "No, I don't consider myself a leader but stated he "will be playing a role in the demonstrations. Hoffman concluded to the question, "You're trying to get me in another trial Barbara.” When asked if he anticipated another Chicago, Hoffman remarked "In some sense I hope we do have a repeat , we of Chicago in that we have an impact on the political process. — Hoffman concluded ttt he hoped there will not be violence as there was in Chicago. “9 When asked if his political ideology has changed, Hoffman remarked, "No, some of the tactics have change’, but $ not the goals. Now I believe in socialism, redistribution of the wealth, and an end to imperialism and racism." ~2*. Rees SLD
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