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Handbill issued by the Committee of 100 inviting you to join Bertrand Russell at a Mass Forum on Civil Disobedience against Nuclear weapons
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1961 1962 Bertrand Committee Disobedience Forum Handbill Inviting Issued Join Mass Nuclear Pacifism Russell Weapons
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This historic handbill, issued by the Committee of 100 in 1961, extends a compelling invitation to join Bertrand Russell at a Mass Forum on Civil Disobedience against Nuclear Weapons. The renowned philosopher, logician, and social reformer, Russell, was a leading figure in the anti-nuclear weapons movement during the Cold War era. The Committee of 100, an organization dedicated to promoting peace and disarmament, aimed to rally public support for civil disobedience as a means to challenge the proliferation of nuclear weapons. The handbill's design is simple yet powerful, with bold, black text over a stark, white background. The text reads, "Join Bertrand Russell at a Mass Forum on Civil Disobedience against Nuclear Weapons," followed by the date and location of the event. The Committee of 100's logo, featuring the Roman numeral XC in a circle, is prominently displayed in the top left corner. The call to action was issued in the midst of the Cuban Missile Crisis, a tense standoff between the United States and the Soviet Union that brought the world closer to nuclear war than ever before. Russell and the Committee of 100 believed that mass civil disobedience was a necessary response to the threat of nuclear annihilation. The forum, held in London in 1962, attracted thousands of attendees and marked a significant moment in the history of the anti-nuclear weapons movement. This handbill is a testament to the power of activism and the enduring importance of civil disobedience as a means to challenge unjust laws and policies. It serves as a reminder of the urgency and passion that drove individuals to take a stand against the nuclear arms race during the Cold War and inspires us to continue the fight for peace and disarmament today.
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