Lorraine Schneider

Overview

Lorraine Schneider (née Art) born Chicago, IL January 17, 1925 (d. 1972). Antiwar artist. Created iconic poster “Primer” which stated “WAR IS NOT HEALTHY FOR CHILDREN OR OTHER LIVING THINGS,” 1966; used by Another Mother for Peace campaign against Vietnam War, 1967.

Quotations

“Man will learn to resolve his inevitable difference through nonmilitary alternatives. But it is up to us, the artists. . . to prepare the emotional soil for the last step out of the cave.” (to UN disarmament conference, Geneva, Sept. 26, 1972; photo Boyle Heights History blog, May 22, 2013)