Dept. of Peace Study Proposal

Proposing a new National League Study for the development of a Dept. of Peace and Nonviolence.

The Wheaton League is proposing a new National League Study to consider the establishment of a Dept. of Peace and Nonviolence.

Our Proposal.  Caucus Invitation.  A Legacy of Peace.  Links.

Proposing a New National Study on a Dept. of Peace and Nonviolence

The Wheaton League of Women Voters is advocating a new national study on the establishment of a new department of Peace and Nonviolence. League members will present this proposal at the National Convention in Portland. Currently HR Bill 808, in the House of Representatives of the United States Congress, spells out the details of this proposal. Please follow the link on the left to see the full proposal. A leaflet with the same information is also available as a pdf file and a word document.

Invitation to Caucus

LWV OF WHEATON, IL INVITES YOU TO A CAUCUS

LEARN ABOUT THIS INTERESTING QUESTION
AND OUR PROPOSAL FOR A NATIONAL STUDY

PLEASE JOIN US ON
SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 10 AM - NOON
IN THE SENATE SUITE, THIRD FLOOR

NEED MORE INFORMATION?

CONTACT STUDY LEADER
FRANK GOETZ WITH OUR CONTACT PAGE.

A Legacy of Peace

Thomas Jefferson's statements inspire our effort:

"I love peace, and am anxious that we should give the world still another useful lesson, by showing to them other modes of punishing injuries than by war, which is as much a punishment to the punisher as to the sufferer."

"War has been avoided from a due sense of the miseries, and the demoralization it produces, and of the superior blessings of a state of peace and friendship with all mankind."

"I value peace, and I should unwillingly see any event take place which would render war a necessary resource."

Related Links

Learn more about the issue:

• Missey Wilhelm's Presentation at the Peace Caucus, LWV National Convention.
• Frank Goetz's Presentation at the Peace Caucus, LWV National Convention.
• The HR 808 Text from the Government Printing Office
• The Organization of our Government
• Library of Congress Information on HR808
• The Peace Alliance

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