Over 1,000 people showed up on 4/20 to protest the Iraq War and to tell President Bush that he was not welcome in East Grand Rapids. It was easily one of the largest antiwar demonstrations held in Grand Rapids since 9/11.

The protest and Bush’s speech received considerable attention in the media, but as would be expected, the coverage was superficial and lacked detail. The following independent media coverage provides a better idea of what happened at the protest:

Photos from the Protest
Video of Ray McGovern’s Speech at the Protest
Local News Coverage of Bush Iraq Policy Speech and Protest
Bush Speech in East Grand Rapids Praises his Policy, Offers Little Supporting Evidence
Bush Greeted by over a Thousand Protestors in East Grand Rapids