In 1967 the Vietnam War was at its height and, as opposition to the war continued to grow, many street protests attempted to turn American political opinion against the conflict. Against the tide of public opinion, pro-war marches instead petitioned to "Support Our Men in Vietnam". Despite the sheer number of people on the streets, Arbus didn’t veer from her trademark style of portraiture and document the crowds, instead picking out faces that interested her. The directness of Arbus’s portraits can sometimes make them uncomfortable to view, as here, where she forces the viewer up close to this man’s face. The flash is merciless, highlighting his acned skin, cracked teeth and shiny shirt, as well as the bright white of his badge with its message "I’m Proud", to create an unsettling image of American patriotism.