The Catonsville Nine
by Shawn Francis Peters, Shawn Francis Peters, Sean Runnette
Protest movementsVietnam War, 1961-1975Church historyHistoryReligious aspectsCatholic ChurchWarCatholic church, united states, history
In the spring of 1968, a group of Catholic anti-war activists barged into a draft board in suburban Baltimore, stole hundreds of Selective Service records, and burned the documents. The bold actions of the 'Catonsville Nine' became international news. This book tells the story of this singular witness for peace and social justice.
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Book data: Open Library