Berkeley Celebrates the 59th Birthday of the Peace Symbol
Channel: SOCIAL JUSTICE IN THE HEART OF BERKELEY
Date: 2017-03-02

The Berkeley Celebration of the 59th Birthday of the Peace Symbol took place on USA “Presidents' Day”, Monday, Feb 20, 2017. It also marked the 59th Anniversary of the origins of the Peace Symbol. 

Born out of fear of nuclear mass destruction, it has become an essential part of our Peace Movement. Gerald Herbert Holten created the Peace Symbol using the Navy semiphore signals on February 21, 1958 in support of the "Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament". Holten had been a conscientious objector during World War II. He was a graduate of the Royal College of Art. 

Local Berkeley singers, songwriters, poets, and speakers answered the call by Arnie Passman to create a celebration in Berkeley, CA. The event was sponsored by the Social Justice Committee of the Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists. 

Discussed were the obligations of signatories to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, and the need for all countries with nuclear development programs to sign and participate in stopping the proliferation of the arms race. 

Performers & Participants: (1) Welcoming by Cynthia Jean Johnson; (2) Vic Sadot – Two Bob Dylan Songs: The Times They Are A Changin’ & Masters of War; Ban The Bomb Oratory: “Do You Realize?”; (3) Karen Dewald – Reflections on the history of the nuclear disarmament, the origins of the Peace Symbol and discussion of expectations in the Trump era; (4) Frances Hillyard – Poems. Note: Photos in the Jenin poem by Frances L. Hillyard were used by permission of Ahmed Alomary who lives in Jenin, Palestine. During research Vic Sadot discovered Ahmed’s video and his Facebook contact to request his permission to take some screenshots from this video: "Jenin Palestine" (2:39) Ahmed ALomary YouTube & Photos All Rights Reserved. photos from jenin palestine with background music naseer shamma palestinian heritage. https://youtu.be/DW96G4OH1jU
(5) Brian Brackney mentions Lawrence Wittner and we’ve found the links to several books by Lawrence Wittner on the nuclear disarmament movement; (6) Hali Hammer – Announces the “Progressive Majority Creative Network”. Sings original compositions “I Refuse To Believe” & “We Will Rise Together”. Leads Communal Sing Out! “Down By The Riverside”, “I Ain’t Marchin’ Anymore” (Phil Ochs), “Where Have All The Flowers Gone” (Pete Seeger), “Draft Dodger Rag” (Phil Ochs), “If I Had A Hammer” (Lee Hays); (7) Christine Driftwood – Vision of an Illuminated Peace Sign in the Berkeley Hills, at People’s Park, or along the Interstate Highway.

Berkeley Celebration of the 59th Birthday of the Peace Symbol – February 20, 2017 Credits: Event Creator & Organizer Arnie Passman. Sponsored by the Social Justice Committee of the Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists. Event Team Members: Vic Sadot, Cynthia Jean Johnson, David Yandle as Sound Engineer; Post Audio & Video Production by Vic Sadot.

Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists 
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Photos in the Jenin poem by Frances L. Hillyard were used by permission of Ahmed Alomary who lives in Jenin, Palestine. During research Vic Sadot discovered Ahmed’s video and his Facebook contact to request his permission to take some screenshots from this video: Jenin Palestine (2:39) Ahmed ALomary YouTube & Photos All Rights Reserved. photos from jenin palestine with background music naseer shamma palestinian heritage.
https://youtu.be/DW96G4OH1jU

Hali Hammer Home Site
https://www.halihammer.com  

Hali Hammer – Eclectic Circus
https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/halihammer2  

Hali Hammer – I Refuse To Believe 
https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/halihammer 

Vic Sadot Home Site
https://www.vicsadot.com

Truth Troubadour YouTube Channel
http://www.youtube.com/user/truthtroubadour

Vic Sadot YouTube Channel
http://www.youtube.com/vicsadot

Free Vic Sadot Songs at SoundCloud Broadside Balladeer
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BLOGS BY VIC SADOT:

Truth Troubadour Blog – 9/11 Truth & Deep Politics
http://www.truthtroubadour.blogspot.com 
  
Berkeley Calling - Free Speech Bay Area
http://www.berkeleycalling.wordpress.com
  
Broadside Balladeer - Political Songs
http://www.broadsideballadeer.blogspot.com

4 Vic Sadot CD Sales links at CD Baby:

Truth Troubadour (Dec 2, 2016) – 18 songs sung by Vic Sadot. Featuring Eric Golub.
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/vicsadot4 

9/11 TRUTH & JUSTICE SONGS (9/11/11) by “TRUTH TROUBADOUR” VIC SADOT
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/vicsadot3 

Broadsides & Retrospectives CD (2005) by Vic Sadot at CD Baby
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/vicsadot2 

Comin’ Home CD (1997) Cajun/Zydeco & Louisiana R&B by Vic Sadot & Planète Folle at CD Baby
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/vicsadot