Naval War College protests, 1982 - 1983
File — Box: Multi-Collection Box, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
Includes documents from attending and disruptiing the US Naval War College commencement exercises in June 1982 and 1983. The protest was meant to call attention to the study of war and the need for nuclear disarmament. Protestors attended the ceremonies in proper attire and smuggled in protest signs in their handbags. At a strategic moment, they stood on their chairs, held up their signs and disrupted the ceremony by calling out for nuclear disarmament.
Dates
- 1982 - 1983
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open for research.
Extent
From the File: 1.4 Linear Feet (2 boxes. )
Language of Materials
From the File: English
Creator
- From the File: Topakian , Karen (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Providence Public Library Repository
Contact:
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Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021
special_collections@provlib.org
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021
special_collections@provlib.org