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Welcome to the Official Site of the US PEACE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION Many Americans are reluctant to speak out against a U.S.
war. There are individual reasons for this: a sense of patriotism, the
need to support our troops, fear of reprisals, a lack of understanding about
the political process, etc. Unfortunately, when we do not speak up, our
elected officials do not receive sufficient feedback that we (their
constituents) oppose a particular war. To demonstrate that advocating
for peaceful solutions to international problems is an honorable and socially
acceptable activity, the US Peace Memorial Foundation, Inc.: 1.
Publishes the US Peace Registry 2.
Awards an annual Peace Prize and 3.
Will build and maintain the US Peace Memorial in Washington
DC Most monuments in our
nation's capital commemorate war. While soldiers are told that it is
honorable to fight and die for one's country, peace activists are often
labeled “un-American”, “antimilitary”, and “unpatriotic.” This mentality has
resulted in a country that recognizes contributions to war and the sacrifices
of the military, but does not honor those who make valiant efforts to
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The US Peace Memorial will honor the millions of
thoughtful and committed Americans who have dedicated their lives to peace or
taken a stand against war in general or a specific U.S. war. It will serve as a reminder that Americans
value peace. It does not seek to diminish or disparage the important role of
those who serve in the U.S. military. It seeks, instead, to balance the
message.
The US Peace Registry recognizes
role models for a broad range of peace and antiwar activities. Individuals who have written an antiwar letter to their
representatives in Congress or to a newspaper are included, along with
Americans who have devoted their lives to peace and opposing war. Organizations
ranging from groups such as the Quakers, who have opposed war for centuries, to
the hundreds of new peace-related websites will be recognized.
The Foundation is dedicated to Americans who
have publicly opposed military solutions (including invasion, occupation,
threats of war, production of weapons of mass destruction, the use or sale of
weapons, etc.), rather than diplomacy and global cooperation, to solve
international problems. It is time to honor these role models in hopes of
inspiring new generations of Americans to speak out for peace and to work to
end the hatred, ignorance, greed and intolerance that lead to war.
TO SUBMIT ENTRY TO REGISTRY go to www.uspeacememorial.org/registry.htm
FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP is automatic with a donation of $100 or
more. To view a list of Founding Members go to http://www.uspeacememorial.org/donors.htm
TO DONATE by credit card click here:
Or send your tax deductible contribution payable
to:
US Peace Memorial
Foundation, Inc.
334 East Lake Road #405 • Palm Harbor, FL
34685
TO BE ADDED TO THE US PEACE MEMORIAL LISTSERV please
click here
Please join the community of U.S. citizens and
permanent residents who will help build the US Peace Memorial. Your donations are tax deductible.
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Thank you very much.
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US Peace Memorial Foundation, Inc. is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity.
The IRS has determined that donations are tax
deductible.
Copyright 2005 - 2011,
US Peace Memorial Foundation, Inc.