The Days Following the Takeover, February 1969

Immediately following the police action, students met to discuss how to proceed. Many students and faculty were upset by the administration's support of the police action; other students and faculty felt that the takeover of the Allen Building was lawless and disruptive. Those who supported the Takeover called for a three day strike on campus and offered alternative classes. Students opposed to the Takeover urged fellow students to attend classes as normal. The administration attempted to calm the campus and address some of the demands posed by the Takeover participants. President Knight addressed Duke on the campus radio station, WDBS.

	Front page of the Chronicle February 14, 1969
President Knight talks with students February 15, 1969
	A flyer calling for a campus-wide strike
A flyer distributed by Young Americans for Freedom, denouncing the Takeover and strike

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