Anna Louise Strong

Overview

Anna Louise Strong born Friend, Nebraska November 24, 1885 (d. 1970). American journalist; pacifist; Socialist. Opposed WWI militarism and draft; defended conscientious objectors; arrested and tried for anti-conscription stand, not convicted by hung jury. Worked with AFSC Volga famine relief, 1921; long time supporter of Communist China.

Quotations

"Victory depends not on the power of weapons, but on awakening of consciousness of man." (Beijing, 1956; photo wikicom pd)