On October 21, 1967, history witnessed one of the most bizarre and unforgettable protests of all time: the day 100,000 hippies, activists, and peace lovers descended on Washington, D.C. to attempt the impossible—levitating the Pentagon. Led by countercultural icons like Abbie Hoffman and Jerry Rubin, this massive anti-Vietnam War demonstration began with a rally at the Lincoln Memorial, featuring speeches from Dr. Benjamin Spock and performances by folk singers, before marching across the Potomac to the Pentagon itself