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Peace movements -- History -- 20th century -- Sources

 Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Albert Einstein Institution Records

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Identifier: SCPC-DG-220
Abstract The Albert Einstein Institution was founded in 1983 and is dedicated to advancing the study and use of strategic nonviolent action in conflicts throughout the world. It is committed to the defense of freedom, democracy, and the reduction of political violence through the use of nonviolent action. The principle founder of the Albert Einstein Institution is Dr. Gene Sharp. To further its mission, the Institution has supported research projects, actively consulted with resistance and...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1974 -

Archives of War Resisters' International, 1921-1974 : [microform]

 Collection — Othertype Microfiche 2.1-2.103
Identifier: SCPC-Microfiche-2.1-2.103

Central Organisation for a Durable Peace Collected Records

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Identifier: SCPC-CDG-B-Netherlands-Central Organization for a Durable Peace
Overview The Central Organisation for a Durable Peace was formed at The Hague (the Netherlands) in April 1915 by representatives from nine European nations and the United States. The deliberations of this meeting were summarized in a manifesto, and a nine point minimum-program calling for coercive sanctions, which were studied by nine international research committees and several national committees. Departing from strict pacifism, the organization expressed a willingness to accept military sanctions...
Dates: 1914-1919

Peace and Disarmament Committee of the Women's International Organisations Collected Records

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Identifier: SCPC-CDG-B-Switzerland-Peace and Disarmament Committee...
Overview

The Peace and Disarmament Committee of the Women's International Organisations was founded in 1931 (informally called the Women's Disarmament Committee). The PDCWIO was formed to promote the Conference for the Reduction and Limitation of Armaments and called itself the "greatest concerted action for peace ever undertaken by women".

Dates: 1931-1940