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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 desire
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 courageous 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 AN ENTRY TO THE US PEACE REGISTRY, VISIT 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 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 #136 • 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.
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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.
Donations to the
Foundation are tax deductible to the extent provided by law.
Florida
registration #: CH20094. A COPY OF THE
OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE
FLORIDA DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352)
WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR
RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
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Foundation, Inc.