Jeannette Rankin Brigade

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The Jeannette Rankin Brigade (named in honor of the first woman to be elected to Congress) was a coalition of women's groups that demonstrated in Washington, D.C. on January 15, 1968 against the war in Vietnam. Leaders of the organization presented a petition asking Congress to end the war and arrange for the withdrawal of U.S. troops.

From the description of Jeannette Rankin Brigade records, 1967-1968. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122576157

From the guide to the Jeannette Rankin Brigade records, 1967-1968, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

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referencedIn Papers of Jeannette Rankin, 1879-1976 (inclusive), 1916-1973 (bulk) Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Women's International League for Peace and Freedom records, circa 1965-1977 Oregon Historical Society Research Library
referencedIn Papers of Florynce Kennedy, (inclusive), (bulk), 1915-2004, 1947-1993 Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
creatorOf Jeannette Rankin Brigade records, 1967-1968 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
referencedIn Allen, Pamela P., 1943-. Papers, 1967-1974. Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project
creatorOf Jeannette Rankin Brigade. Jeannette Rankin Brigade records, 1967-1968. New York Public Library System, NYPL
referencedIn Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. Portland branch. Women's International League for Peace and Freedom records [manuscript], circa 1965-1977. Oregon Historical Society Research Library
referencedIn J. B. Matthews Papers, 1862-1986 and undated David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
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United States
United States
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Vietnam War, 1961-1975
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Active 1967

Active 1968

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