Arrest of 87-Year-Old Veteran During Protest Against Military Parade
Arrest of 87-Year-Old Veteran During Protest Against Military Parade On Friday, June 13, 2024, approximately 60 individuals, including 87-year-old Air Force and Army veteran John Spitzberg, were arrested at the U.S. Capitol. The arrests stemmed from a protest organized by Veterans for Peace and About Face: Veterans Against the War against a military parade held to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary, which also coincided with President Trump’s 79th birthday. The protest occurred half a day before nationwide “No Kings” protests….