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The People's Council for Democracy and Peace (with) Resolutions of the First American Conference for Democracy And Terms of Peace New York City May 30 and 31, 1917 by (People's Council for Democracy and Peace) - 1917

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The People's Council for Democracy and Peace (with) Resolutions of the First American Conference for Democracy And Terms of Peace New York City May 30 and 31, 1917 by (People's Council for Democracy and Peace) - 1917

The People's Council for Democracy and Peace (with) Resolutions of the First American Conference for Democracy And Terms of Peace New York City May 30 and 31, 1917

by (People's Council for Democracy and Peace)

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New York: People's Council for Democracy and Peace, 1917. Two items; (4) pages, the first item, giving history and purpose of the Council, which included "...in harmony with the principles outlined by New Russia...to work for the repeal of the conscription laws..." representation on the council, and ostensible plan of action, noting that the Council '...wil be a "people's power" body in constant operation. It will be a clearing house for the democratic forces of the country..." with a form for joining, requests for contribution & names of additional supporters, approx. 6" x 9" size; the "Resolutions" a smaller size folding pamphlet, 3 1/2" x 8 1/2", 8 pages, stapled at side, with various statements of policy on peace, conscription, American liberties in general, demanding transparency in diplomacy and a cessation of censorship, fixed prices on living materials, more; with an Application Blank for enrollment; both with the Allied Printing Trades Council seal, New York; the larger item with some edgewear and soiling; both in very good condition overall, interesting pre-WW I peace movement history, allying itself with the aims of the newly-formed Communist government in Russia and all before the U.S. involvement in the European war.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Good.
  • Bookseller Certain Books, ABAA US (US)
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  • Edition First Edition
  • Binding Paperback
  • Publisher People's Council for Democracy and Peace
  • Place of Publication New York
  • Date Published 1917
  • Keywords LB Ephemera United States American Americana America Labor History Industry Democracy Labor unions Working class Printing History Union Activism Activist Communist Communism Socialism Socialist Labor Movement Early 20th Century The People's Council fo

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The People's Council for Democracy and Peace

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New York: the Council, 1917. Four panel brochure, 6x8.5 inches, lightly toned else very good condition. "The People's Council for Peace and Democracy, which might be described as the American Left's first Popular Front-style mobilization, drew pacifist and radical labor leaders behind a unified anti-war and anti-repression appeal, and gained much popular attention." *Encyclopedia of the American left. 2nd ed. p. 770.
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