Lillian Meller Genser
/Overview
Lillian Meller Genser born Detroit, MI January 31, 1920 (d. 2006). Pioneering peace educator. Director, Center for Peace and Conflict Studies, Wayne State University, 1970-90. Began Visions of Peace children’s art show, 1986. Introduced companion to pledge of allegiance.
Quotations
“I pledge allegiance to the world
To care for earth and sea and air
To cherish every living thing
With peace and justice everywhere.”
(World Pledge Project, Wayne State Univ.; 1988 photo ebay)