World Veterans Federation Collected Records
Dates
- Creation: 1952-1954
Biographical / Historical
Initially conceived in Paris in 1950 as the International Federation of War Veterans Organizations, the group met again in Rome in July 1951 with representatives from 20 countries. The Second General Assembly, then calling itself World Veterans Federation, was held in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, November 1951. At the end of 1952, membership was 16 million. The Credo, written by Nobel Peace Prize recipient Dr. Ralph Bunche begins: "None can speak more eloquently for peace than those who have fought in war.".
Extent
0.04 Linear Feet (.5 linear in.)
Language
English
General Note
The Swarthmore College Peace Collection is not the official repository for the records of this organization.
Subject
- Bunche Ralph J. (Ralph Johnson), 1904-1971 (Person)
- World Veterans Federation (Organization)
- World Veterans Federation (Organization)
- International Federation of War Veterans Organizations (Organization)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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