Curtis Evans, former Marine.

Shortly after that standoff, Curtis Evans stood directly in front of the gate with an American flag. The 65-year-old Evanston resident heard about the first protest on social media and came to represent “the ideals that our country stands for.” He said tear gas and pepper balls hurt, but “five minutes later, you’re fine.”

So he probably wasn't protesting in the sixties — by himself. Probably was carried around protests, getting his first exposure from early on.