14K views · 132 reactions | Here's a blast from Portland's protesting past - Police clashed with anti-Vietnam War protestors in May of 1970 in the downtown Park Blocks. Later that same year, Gov Tom McCall prevented another clash with war protestors while the American Legion held their convention in Portland, by throwing a rock concert way out in Clackamas County. Would-be protestors went there, instead of protesting in Portland. Check out this amazing KATU Throwback. | KATU News | Facebook