Helen Lauritzen

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Overview

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Helen Lauritzen born November 27, 1937. Founded Seattle Peace Choir in opposition to the Cold War, 1983. Friendship trips to USSR, 1985, 1988; Chile, 1995; Cuba, 1999; Venezuela, 2007.

Quotations

“The Seattle Peace Chorus began in 1983. It was a time of growing concern about the nuclear arms race. Through our songs, we urged people to build a world of greater understanding and cooperation. . . it was obvious we both believed in the power of music to move the human spirit.” (1985 interview, Peace Song; photo Peninsula Daily News)