Event ID: | 1253 |
Contact Name: | Georgia Pinkel |
Contact Email: | gpinkel@pacifier.com |
Contact Phone: | 1-503-595-9390 |
Organization: | Portland Branch, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom |
Event Web Site: | http://portland.wilpf.org/ |
Dates: | 8th October 2008 to 8th October 2008 |
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Type: | Public |
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Country: | United States |
State/Province: | OR |
City: | Portland |
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Location: | Pioneer Square, downtown Portland |
Event Name: | Leafleting in support of peace in space |
Event Description: | Noon vigil and leafleting at the Broadway and Morrison corner of Pioneer Square 12 noon until 1 pm. |
Promotional Image: | No Image. |
Report on the Results: | A small group of older WILPF members held a noon vigil at Pioneer Square in central Portland. After the vigil they carried large signs calling for peace in space and walked around and throughout the square, a favorite place for lunch time crowds. They delivered leaflets and engaged in conversation on the need for the U.S. to join in efforts to keep space for peaceful uses. The response was encouraging. One young soldier was skeptical and an evangelical soap box preacher seemed confused, but most including students and folks on lunchtime break were receptive, friendly and positive. |
Attendance: | 400 |
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Media Impressions: | 350 |
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