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New Jersey Campaign for a Nuclear Freeze
The New Jersey Campaign for a Nuclear Freeze began in the 1980s. It was a part of a larger movement during the era calling for nuclear disarmament. The headquarters was opened on August 31st, 1982 in Bloomfield, New Jersey. Reverand Robert Moore was the chairman of the… -
Boldt, O'Brien (1917-2004)
William O’Brien Boldt was a longtime Englewood resident, Democratic activist, and professor whose quiet but persistent style of organizing helped shape local and national progressive movements over several decades. A graduate of Dartmouth College, he earned his Ph.D. in… -
Kitt, Eartha Mae (1927-2008)
Eartha Kitt (born Eartha Mae Keith; January 17, 1927 – December 25, 2008) was an internationally acclaimed singer, actress, and outspoken civil rights activist whose career spanned music, theater, film, and television. She began her professional career in the early 1940s,… -
Lamont, Florence Haskell Corliss (1873-1952)
Florence Haskell Corliss Lamont was a civil leader and philanthropist. She graduated from Smith College in 1893 and received an M.A. in Philosophy from Columbia University. Her philanthropic work focused on international peace and education. She supported the New School for… -
Morrow, Dwight Whitney (1873-1931)
Dwight Morrow was a politician and diplomat. He graduated from Amherst College in 1895 and attended Columbia Law School. He attended Amherst College with Calvin Coolidge. He practiced at Simpson Thatcher & Barlett. In 1913 he became a partner at J.P. Morgan & Co. During World…