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Descriptive Summary

Title:
Great Peace March Collection, 1985-1986

Collection number:
MSS 68

Creator:
ProPeace Organization

Extent:
1 letter box
1/3 linear foot

Repository:
Southern California Library for Social Studies and Research
Los Angeles, CA 90044

Abstract:
The Great Peace March for Global Nuclear Disarmament took place in 1986 starting in Los Angeles on March 1 and ending in Washington, D.C. on November 15. It was conceived by David Mixner, a professional organizer and political activist, as a protest calling for a verifiable comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, the non-militarization of space, a verifiable global freeze on nuclear weapons, and reduction in nuclear arms. In spite of staggering financial difficulties and administrative problems - Mixner's ProPeace organization had to declare bankruptcy - the historic cross-country journey continued and 1800 people entered the capital. It concluded with a candle light vigil at the reflection pool and an interfaith benediction led by Rabbi David Saperstein.

Language:
English.

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