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Moratorium I was a success by sheer numbers. Over 7,000 peaceful people marched against war. Said President Gregory Wolfe, "It is my hope that members of the PSU community will participate in the events and help demonstrate the concern our academic community has for peace, social justice and fulfillment of man's continuing search for freedom." Wolfe did not close classes for Morator– ium Day. Moratorium II was smaller in size and strategy. The Vietnam Moratorium Commit– tee chose to replace one huge march through the city with small demonstrations aimed at selected institutions. Students for a Democratic Society blocked Marines recruiting on campus. There were protestors at the Selective Service Induction Center, and three thousand demonstrators outside Portland's Pioneer Post Office. City Council refused to lower town flags to halfmast. Moratorium III was further fragmented. For a "Day Against Repression " small groups confronted such establishments as The Oregonian, Public Welfare Office, and City Police Station: A "Festive Moratorium" peace parade went to town.