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Golden Rule Peace Boat Arrives in San Diego
Historic Sailboat Supports UN Treaty to Ban Nuclear Weapons
The historic Golden Rule anti-nuclear sailboat will arrive in San Diego on Tuesday September 12th to promote the UN Treaty to Ban Nuclear Weapons.
In 1958, four Quaker peace activists attempted to sail the Golden Rule, a 38' ketch, from Los Angeles to the Marshall Islands to interfere with U.S. atmospheric nuclear bomb testing.
Now a project of Veterans For Peace, the Golden Rule spent the summer sailing throughout California to support the recently approved United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. The treaty has been overwhelmingly approved by the UN General Assembly, despite opposition from the U.S. and other nuclear powers.
"We are once again threatened with the possibility of nuclear war," says Gerry Condon of Veterans For Peace. "Our mission to encourage disarmament and diplomacy is more important than ever."
Sailing for a Nuclear-Free World
September 12th, 2017
10:30 am
1401 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
Boat Tours – Shelter Island
Tuesday, Sept. 12th- Friday, Sept. 15th
1pm-4pm
Potluck and Discussion with Crew Members – Public Welcome
Friday, September 15th, 2017, 5pm
Shelter Island - Look for Friendship Bell and Veterans For Peace Flags.
Sponsored by the San Diego chapter of Veterans For Peace. Picnic and potluck starting at 5pm followed by a meet and greet, and discussion with the crew. Bring a dish to share.
While in San Diego, the Golden Rule will invite local schools to bring students for educational tours. She will also be available for public view and tours.
For more information, interviews, and boat tours, contact: Helen Jaccard, (206) 992-6364, vfpgoldenruleproject@gmail.com, or visit vfpgoldenruleproject.org.
Gilbert E. FieldDirector for CommunicationsSan Diego Veterans For Peace
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