Veterans for Peace in Vietnam (Chicago, Ill.)

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Founded by Vietnam war veterans in Chicago in 1966 to encourage veterans' presence at anti-war demonstrations; served as a coordinator and clearinghouse for anti-war actions by Vietnam veterans. Headquartered in Chicago, there was also a chapter in Philadelphia, Pa. May have been an outgrowth of the Ad Hoc Committee of Veterans for Peace in Vietnam which was based in New York, N.Y.

From the description of Veterans for Peace in Vietnam collection, 1965-1980, 1968-1975. (Swarthmore College, Peace Collection). WorldCat record id: 29491259

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creatorOf Veterans for Peace in Vietnam (Chicago, Ill.). Veterans for Peace in Vietnam collection, 1965-1980, 1968-1975. Swarthmore College, Peace Collection, SCPC
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United States
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Peace movements
Veterans
Vietnam War, 1961-1975
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Active 1965

Active 1980

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