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)