National vigil for peace, White House, Christmas, 1962
File — Box: 49, Folder: 5a
Identifier: Sub-Series 2.2
Scope and Contents
Ben Page and Lee Webb organized this national vigil. They sent out 2,000 announcements. On Christmas Eve night, only 11 people showed up at the White House, amidst the snow. The AP interviewed Webb, and the news of the vigil appeared in newspapers around the country.
Dates
- Creation: 1962
Creator
- From the Collection: Webb, Lee (Donor, Person)
Access
Unrestricted
Extent
From the Series: 10.25 Linear Feet (26 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Maine Historical Society Repository