Ellen Thomas
/Overview
Ellen Thomas (née Benjamin) born Brooklyn, NY January 24, 1947. American peace activist. Founded Proposition One against nuclear weapons, 1990; maintained Peace Park Antinuclear Vigil at White House 1984-2002. Sentenced to 3 months prison for camping in Lafayette Park, 1984.
Quotations
“Our vigil is dedicated to the elimination of all weapons of mass destruction, as a first step towards peace.” (prop1.org/1601intr.htm#AntiNucVig; photo Proposition One)