Jane Hart

Overview

Jane Hart (née Briggs) born Detroit, MI October 21, 1921 (d. 2015). Pioneering aviator and peace activist. As wife of US Senator Philip Hart, she openly opposed Vietnam War; arrested for trying to hold ecumenical mass for peace inside the Pentagon 1969; co-founder NOW; war tax refuser.

Quotations

“To bring the idea of peace and love of God into this house of death.” (New York Times, June 12, 2015)

“I cannot contribute one more dollar toward the purchase of more bomb and bullets." (Ann Arbor News, May, 22, 1972; photo womenofmville)