Ed Hedemann

“USA-USSR Disarm!”: Telling It to the Nuclear Powers on Both Sides of the World

“USA-USSR Disarm!”: Telling It to the Nuclear Powers on Both Sides of the World

On September 4, 1978 WRL members launched simultaneous disarmament demonstrations on the White House Lawn in Washington, DC and in Red Square in Moscow, USSR. This creative—and maybe rash—action was the brainchild of WRL staffers, notably Jerry Coffin and Lynne Shatzkin Coffin. I was honored to be tasked to lead the Washington contingent. (See Steve Sumerford’s…

July 4, 1976: The July 4th Coalition Highlights American Revolution’s Unfinished Business

July 4, 1976: The July 4th Coalition Highlights American Revolution’s Unfinished Business

WRL’S Continental Walk took place during the U.S. bicentennial year. WRL was also active with the anti-establishment July 4th Coalition, which highlighted the American Revolution’s unfinished business to create a just and equal society. More than 30 organizations made up the Coalition, and 40,000 joined the march and rally in Philadelphia, led by Native Americans…

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