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The White House Peace Vigil stood for 44 years before Trump removed it in September 2025. Was it the longest continuous political protest in United States history?
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June 3, 1981 to September 7, 2025 - 44 years, 3 months, 4 days of continuous presence. Activists maintained the vigil 24/7/365, rotating shifts through rain, snow, wars, and administrations. It outlas...
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