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Annual Lanterns for Peace Observance of Hiroshima Day
August 4, 2012
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Pere Marquette Park, Old World Third Street and Kilbourne Ave.
Dr. Jeff Patterson of Physicians for Social Responsibility will be speaking. Hosted by Peace Action Wisconsin. For more information call 414/964-5158.
Schedule:
6:00 pm: Music and Family Activities - Youth Dance Company, K.T.'s Universal Love Band, Lantern making, Origami, and more. Food and drink available.
7:30 pm: Commemorative Program - Speaker, Dr. Jeffrey Patterson, of National Physicians for Social Responsibility; Music by Glenn Asch, viola & Charles Asch, cello; Reflections on Hiroshima
8:30 pm: Floating of Lanterns - Traditional floating of Japanese Lanterns on the Milkwaukee River.
(Bring folding chairs or blankets for lawn sitting.)
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Nuclear Famine: A Billion People at Risk
The newly generated data on the decline in agricultural production that would follow a limited, regional nuclear war in South Asia support the concern that more than one billion people would be in danger of starvation. Epidemic disease and further conflict spawned by such a famine would put additional hundreds of millions at risk. Read more »
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Shock and Awe Hits Home
The military operational costs of the war in Iraq, now greater than $500 billion, have surpassed those for the entire Vietnam conflict. These escalating operational costs are alarming, yet the long-term public health costs will be much greater. Read more »
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Video: Nukes, Militarism and Public Health
Interview with PSR board member Dr. Andy Kanter. Read more »
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