In May 1968, demonstrators took to the streets of Paris to protest against capitalism, consumerism and American imperialism. Students initially staged peaceful sit-ins at universities but the events quickly escalated and spread to factories. Strikes involving 11 million workers, more than 22% of the total population of France at the time, continued for two weeks. See more incredible photographs from our collection of photojournalists in the Hulton Archives by clicking the link in our bio. #Photography #Paris #France #Riots #ParisRiots #News #Protest #SocialJustice #Photographer #Photojournalism #Photojournalist #Camera #CameraLens #FleetStreetFinest #HultonArchives #Captivating #InspiringArt https://www.instagram.com/p/BueaItrAKMX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ltphgr7bu048