Anita Parkhurst Willcox

Overview

Anita Parkhurst Willcox born Chicago, IL November 11, 1892 (d. 1984). American artist. Embraced pacifism after experiences entertaining World War I troops in France. Opposed World War II, Korean War, and nuclear weapons; promoted UN. Founded refuge from Cold War in interracial community Village Creek, Connecticut. Acted as Quaker representative at communist conference, resulting in confiscation of her passport, Beijing, 1952; overturned by Supreme Court, 1958.

Quotations

“Keep itching fingers away from nuclear push buttons!” (anti-Goldwater cartoon “We are Scared!”, 1964; self-portrait Wikipedia)