Oe. STATES DEPARTMENT O®M7USTICE NN FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Boston, Massachusetts January 5, 1968 In Reply, Please Refer to File No. Proposed Women's March, January 15, 1968, Providence, Rhode Island - Demonstrations Protesting United States Intervention in Vietnam A confidential source who has furnished reliable information in the past, furnished the following information on January 5, 1968: On January 2, 1968, Miss Dorothy. .Donnelly.,.244 Bowen Street, Providence, Rhode. Tsiand, applied for and was granted a permit to"nold a women's pea@e march parade commencing at 2:00 PM, January 15, 1968. The source advised that Miss Donnelly stated the parade is to be conducted in conjunction with former United States Representative Jeannette Rankins brigade, which will have a group of women marching on this same date at Washington, D.C, Miss Donnelly further told the soureée she anticipates approxi- mately fifteen women in the Rhode Island area will march in this parades that the parade will commence at the Cranston Street Armory, Cranston Street, Providence, Rhode Island; that they will march via various streets around. the State House at Providence, Rhode Island, and proceed to the steps of the Providence City Hall, where they will have about a half hour speaking program. Miss Donnelly would not divulge the identity of individuals who would speak at this program but did say that the women would be from out of town but were not nationally known or prominently known. Miss Donnelly also told the source she is a member of the Rhode Island Committee for Peace in Vietnam, but this organization is not sponsoring this march, She seid that «a is spearheading this march to support Jeannette Rankin's march at Washington, D.C, This document contains mither recommendetions ror conclusions of the FBX. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it ani its contents are not to bh: distributed outsides your agency. atl aa COPIES DESTROYED 7 BU way 12-97 —s BBeLesupe _ . be MW 350858 Docld:329599545 Page 516
FE 3b (Rev. 5.22.64) Venom ry | | ae ae FBI Date: | i 1/5/68 oo G Transmit the following in . (Type in plaintext or code) Viq __ AIRTEL AIR MAIL - REGISTERED — ee , PROM: SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (100- 59802) RE: C DEMONSTRATION. PROTESTING U. S. sree ee en ee nine - vt POLICY IN VIETNAM we iy WASHINGTON, D. C. te LAT? ¢ ae Whe JANUARY_15, 1968 4 o ¥ Ag { INFORMATION “CONCERNING . ‘ o) (INTERNAL SECURITY) f : C. gud ' fi v ou 4 Fe-* 74 00 - Washington Field “ \e’ it fo, .. X : Re San Francisco veistyps 1/5/68. ; * Enclosed for the Bureau are eleven (11) copies of ‘3 LHM concerning captionéd demonstrations. Two (2) copies each 3 ; are enclosed for Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York » and as Washington Field. . A \3 + i cro / “ Sources utilized in Lit ore i? : First Source ae - / + Second Source Q I an. " : ™, wae Ch eee” | Crore te . abs: cde get extents, + Dhdind. Source . wr gel iuere » A bee nee etna Sele eee ane ene at fel Co Bureau (Enc. 11)(AM-RM) 4 . tp eth en %- Atlanta (100-7300)(Enc. 2) CAM-224 A307 fee Lief eet *) 4 4. 2-4 bos Angeles ¢100-70701)(Ene. 27¢AM= i ee ee a A Lf 2 - New York (Enc. 2) (AM-RM) al Lae - -2.* Washington. Field: (100-47173)€Ence: 2)€AM-RM)- +> os: Sie 4 7 San Francisco, A2 - ,290- 59802). hatte ageecsiftelett aug tiegttage ane Lene. de ee 4. a : ‘yf 7 > “g0-46)). - we nt Sigutey celeste af: i cot yee XEROX" he oz _ oe a ORG TE 4 .€15) | GAN 12. HOP, thee ar dae SA SEC. SER. o, og ; " Jp *- bad (eS CD). vee" DATE Popes: Stee we Approved: (ee re (Soak ae UM Per 9 iy NW 55988. Dogia: s2danmial ee a
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. " . . : . UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE : . FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to- . . : File No. San Francisco, California January 5, 1968 CONFIDENTIAL DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U. S. POLICY IN VIETNAM WASHINGTON, D. C. JANUARY 15, 1968 Reference is made to San Francisco memorandum dated January 4, 1968. Copies of this memorandum have been furnished locally to the U. S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Secret Service, and U. S. Attorney. A source advised on January 5, 1968, that the following individuals from the Northern California area are planning to depart San Francisco January 13, 1968, via plane for Washington, D. C. to support the demonstration on January 15, 1968. Source indicated that all of these women, excluding NIKKI BRIDGES, participate in activities of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) in Marin County, California. FRANCES STEADMAN BETTY MEREDITH MARTE INGERMAN DOROTHEA HEGERTY NIKKI BRIDGES, aka Mrs. Harry Bridges. CONFIDENTIAL Group lL Excluded from automatic downgrading and declassification This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of ‘the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be Se fe) your agency. oo COPIFS DESTROYED / 4) O- a yt uf wk we. wat LE971 ne Nw 35088 Docld: 32939545 Page 519
b habe ia h ia) ua WOMEN'S IMTERNATIONAL LEAGUE FOR PEACE AND FREEDOM Crmep Ey NW 55088 Docid: 32989545 Page 520 oe 7 CONTrivirn: Pane — wr Al In a leaflet dated January, 1962, WILPF described Follows: "What is the WILPF? "Tt is the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, an international, inter- racial organization striving for peace and freedom by non-violent democratic methods. It was founded in 1915, during the first Werld War, and its first president was JANE ADDAMS, the first American voman to we n the Nobel Peace Prize, "How Boes it Work? "It keeps its membershit informed on current problems threugh its legislative office in Washington, It issues its own pamphlets, studv kits, fact sheets, and cooperates with like-minded organizations. WILPF has con- suitative status at the United Nations on a natlonal and international level. "hat Does it Da? "WELPF, through its local tranches, sponsors public discussion on such topics as rae ment and world law, nuclear testing, civil defense, Berlin, civil rights, etc, Through its Peace Action Committee, WILPF initiates peace walks, vigils, and meetings, as an organization and with other peace " groups . Peace education for children is a special concern of WILPF, "How Is it Ser Up? "The Women's Internaticnal Leasue for Peace and Freedom has its national hescauarters at JANE Philadelphia 3, Pa., where its monthly vaper, FCUP LIGHTS, is ADDAMS House, 2006 Walnut Street, published, Its lecistative office is at 120 Maryland Avenue, N.D., Yachinatorn 2, BD. C. Internetioral headaqunarters acre in Geneva, The International meets every three years. It conducts summer schools, peace congresses and publishes its megazine, PAX," CONFID SIT. Ee a oe
NW 55006 CONFIDENTIAL DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U. S. POLICY IN VIETNAM WASHINGTON, D. C. JANUARY 15, 1968 / A second source advised in April, 1945, / that the recprds-of the San Francisco County Commuljist. Party (CP) indicated that FRANCES\STEADMAN transferred from the Westlaké'Branch of the Lom angeles (A County CP to San Francisco in 1945 and that her dues were paid to and including December, 1944. rte A third source advised-pri-March 20, 1957, that according to BETTY\MEREDITH, she attended the Califorrita"ctP State SConventionnéld in” San Francisco, agar “March 16-17, 1957 ~~~ PRPS IT Sd tr, A fourth seyrce advised during 1967 that MARTE AINGERMAN. attended.six meetings of the WILPF in Marin County, California, “during the period January- ‘OS#OBer , “1967. NCO OST RRR een rT Aerertenne, prt be ett fg DNR — eae, OTE te Ete A i A fifth source .advised on January 4, 1968, dee that DOROTHEA,|HEGERTY is a current active member of thé ‘Marin County CP. Saaremaa Centauro! Hh amd ebate BOISE MRT En IATL ET tale 7 II fe i A sixth sour advised | on March 2, 1967, : that Mrs. HA BRIDGES, 35 Kronquest.Count ; ; San ‘Francisco,,,California. is listed as the” recipient _ of a new... yearly..subscription to ieee eae S World" (PW), expiration — ‘date March 4¥, "19685 “°C eae co Li S The PW is a West Coast communist newspaper published weekly in San Francisco. Saket yaetnt ii EVE TELLS al vets epee Ornde CONPEDENTTIAL DoclTd: 32989545 Page 3231 i) a Rie AL ¢ fh ja Aj A eo f we A ROME Sr Daler ew
CONFIDENTIAL DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U. S. . POLICY IN VIETNAM WASHINGTON, D. C. JANUARY 15, 1968 Records of the U. S. District Court, San Francisco, show that on May 25, 1948, HARRY BRIDGES was indicted for criminal actions of perjury and conspiracy committed to conceal CP membership, thereby fraudulently obtaining U. S. citizenship. BRIDGES was convicted of these charges on April’ 4, ~ 1950. On appeal, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the conviction. Based on the Statute of Limitations having run, the U. S. Supreme Court reversed the conviction on May 15, 1953. CONFIDENTIAL * —~ ~ NW 35086 Doold: 32989545 Page i223
GNITED STATES DEPARTMENT SP yn. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Pl ° : . Wb he oe Refer San Francisco, California January 5, 1968 Title DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U. S. POLICY IN VIETNAM WASHINGTON, D. C. JANUARY 15, 1968 Reference San Franeisco memorandum dated as above. All sources (except any listed below) whose identities are concealed in referenced communication have furnished reliable information in the past. This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. MW 550868 Doocld: 32999545 Page 523
i 2 EBo-3b (hey, 5-22-64) oo, sg _ @ - " FBI Date: | 1/8/68 ” Se aelaseainedbenet sotametiemmemeeetonntanston! Transmit the following ‘in (Type in plaintext or code) i 3 Via AIRTEL ATR MATL . (Priority) ° | 1 eo eee ee ee ee Wl eee , ~ oe a TO: DIRECTOR, FBI’... 37 a Tapes * FROM: y- SAC, LOS ANGELES (100- 73701) (P) CP ar, as e, a RE: . L é DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES ~ POLICY IN VIET NAM CTT \ WASHINGTON, D. Co - 1/15/68 a “ENFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY) } a“ Le ! : Ars 00: WASHINGTON FIELD OFFICE | 4 oO ui’ “he | | ee . _—_ Re Los Angeles airtel end letterhead memoranda _. (LH) dated 12/12/67 and 12/30/67, captioned as above. “ For the information of the Bureau there are attached eleven copies ‘of an LHL, with one copy each for the information of the Washington Field and San Trancisto Divisions. Instant LHM contains all data cur rently available in the Bos An; genes S Division regerding whe formation and ™ i. hes Tv wate a7 ' ate’ PLENns or une Ja ay be RENT wen St Ves . Instant LHM hes been classified "Confidential - Group I," to protect Source One {NPORMANT? 2 currently active symbol numbered informant of convinuing value. oa, . " Because’ ‘of her political position,” no” sttempt ¢ ara . has’ peen made to ‘charatterize Califomia-Absemblywomam eee YVONNE BRATHWALTS in the~de jabis of instant Litas. however, for the Bureau's own, dmsoreiat ion, it is pointed out that oO 3 DER S (38 Bureau (Enc. LL) (Rit) (AM) 3 np be i “. San Francisco (100-59502) (Enc. 1) (Rt ) (AN) eaugunat vonautinit Gmanevee | 1 - Washington Field (100-7173) (Enc. 1) (RM){AM) - ie wens a, a. bos 2 Ang geles rey ar. ws A es ee ‘ Age ila g Mend "vnty ket ae oe 20 JAN 13 208. eA et dee Be ow fe “ eeecanne on a ne oa oo Pe vy ." _ -f eer ts ry ia oon ':GGB/ThK oo.  AGSReY G2, Orb OSL een der poet a, FETA. ace (6) wy te eet rte ret ate yO re a peo angce 2 amperes meemrtmnaeap.t Ay tee tt ee eee “ Ra rn SS ‘oe Sa “ {. Loewe ere ot, DATE EGR: Dele te a wba Gr te piston . HOW FOnd: yoy pee ad ; | 4. 7 BY: Gesu Peal Be he Af {he i | Approved: 7: Sent afi gue el Per j NW 5508 | Docig: 329% 9945al Bagent 524Charge G32 Yash eh
oN af i UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ssf Sos eG ° FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to . . File Ne Los Angeles, California January 8, 1968 } ENS Saat are : wT, HZ Oe ON me : A era te e 5 ? Fad DAY Ake iT m DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIET NAM, WASHINGTON, D. C.,. JANUARY 15, 1968 INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURTTY) ~ Reference is made to prior Los Angeles memoranda dated December 12 and 30, 1967, relating to a proposed march on Washington, D. C., by the Jeannette Rankin Brigade (JRB), when the United States Congress reconvenes in January 1968. Source One advised that the Women Strike for Peace WSP -~ see appendix) and the Women for Legislative Action WLA - see appendix) are the two major organizations in Southern California working for the success of the January 15, an 1968, activities of the JRB both locally and in Washington, D.C. Subcommittees of the JRB have been meeting in the headquarters of WSP at 5899 West Pico Boulevard, and WLA at 5889 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles. During the most recent of these subcommittee meetings, held during the first week in January 1968, at the latter location, much of the - discussion was related to proposed action in Southern California by women who would be unable to travel to Washington, D. C., for the January 15th confrontation with Congress. Minor changes in the previously announced schedule of local activities for January 15, 1968, were agreed upon at this meeting, as follows: 9:30 AM Assemble on the front steps of the Old California State Building, First and Broadway, Los Angeles, “where the JRB's list of grievances will be read over a public address system and then presented to California LAR aera nemo nce GROUP 1 Secluded from automatic liooaeaeizic and COPTES DESTROYED gy ame Off 2, ¢ 3 2B, war 12a). ENCLOSURE NW 35086 Doocld: 32989545 Page 526 seems
X ——@ __-.. € CONFIDENTIAL DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIET NAM, WASHINGTON, D. C., JANUARY 15, 1968 ~ Assemblywoman Yvonne Brathwaite. nee According to the reports at this JRB meeting, Mrs. Brathwaite, who . was not present, had agreed to either meet personally with the ..J3RB women at the State Building, or to send her personal representative if her schedule would not permit > - her to be present at that time. a Following a brief rally at the i State Building, the JR Brigaders a po ——~ -~ will enter the State Building with leaflets; opening the doors of the various offices, and handing leaf- mo lets to any women in the building, - located at 217 West First Street. 11:30 AM Women of the JRB will more to the steps of the Los Angeles City Hall, wae -— -where they will attempt to influence as many persons as possible, who will be entering and leaving the City Hall during the luncheon hour. The list of grievances will again be read at the City Hall, which is located at 200 North Spring Street. 1:00 PM March to the Los Angeles City Board of Education, 450 North Grand Avenue, to confront the members of the . ~ School Board, and attempt to influence as many women employees of the Board as possible. Af MargaretjWright, militant black. dif.»  nationayist oriented Negro woman G7" t-” who has been active in recent an demonstrations against the Los “ Angeles City Board of Education at Manual Arts High School, will act as the JRB's spokeswoman at -2- ‘ ‘ CONFIDENTi ar’ MW 35085 Docld: 32959545 Page 527 . 7
DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIET NAM, WASHINGTON, D. C., JANUARY 15, 1968 '. this latter location. It is the present intention of the JRB women to go inside the administrative ' puildings at the Board of Education and leaflet women employees there. > At the most recent JRB subcommittee meeting, Margarét Wright éxpressed her disappointment that no “~ —~“9rganized eivil disobedience was being planned for the mee leeal action of the JRB. However, she added, "That's 0O.K., the police will force disobedience—anyway!" wo eee ee The main slogan adopted by the local JRB is, —_____"The -Hand that Rocks the Cradle is Going to Rock the Boat, With Our Vote." Picket signs that have been approved to bé earried in the local JRB demonstrations include: i "Yeu Gan't Have War Without Women" oe a nes . OS es ; Woman Power is Peace Power” "iomen Control the Vote” -~ It was announced that three different versions of the local JRB "Call" would be distributed within the next week, The three will be geered to Caucasians, Negroes, and Mexican-Americans respectively. The monthly news bulletin of the WSP, called, "La Wisp," for January 1968, has an appeal to the WSP membership tojoin the local action if they are .— —__-_-unablé -to make -the trip to Washington. . It was also announced that a $50.00 advertisement would be placed in the "Herald- Dispatch," Los Angeles Negro newspaper, calling for the “- —~——-gupport of-members of the black-community. ‘Three JRB activists were to appear on local radio shows to plug the -__.. JRB prior to January 15th. , Oe! ’ Xerox copies of two documents being circulated ———— throughout -Southern California during early January 1968, %O publicize the local and the national actio s of the JRB aré appended to this memorandum. lesliehRerrish, who is mentioned in one of these documents, accgrding to Source One, is a screen actress who has very recently become interested and active in the anti-Viet Nam war movement a 36 CONFIDENTIAL NW 35088 Docld: 329599545 Page 526
¢® ae _9 - CONFIDENTIAL. . eo) eed wee ree ee ee ee ‘ j , _- ; DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY .-IN VIET ‘NAM, -WASHINGPON, D. C., JANUARY 15, 1968 “and has become affiliated with the Southern California Council of WSP. It is noted that she is presently scheduled to give a report back to the San Fernando Valley Chapter of WSP on January 19, 1968, following her return from the action in Washington, D. C. . ; The Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office are cognizant of the time changes in the schedule for the local action of the JRB. . This document contains neither recommendations -_——___-ner-conckustons~of-the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.’ er rn RR RL AT A A A OR RRR ¢ ‘ CONFIDENTIAL . 5 * | | 35088 Docid: 32989545 Page 525 - a i’ SSE EO
rs. eras | CONFIDENTIAI . APPENDIX .. . COMMUNIST INFILTRATION OF THE WOMEN STRIKE FOR PEACE, Also Known As co, Women's International Strike for Peace A source advised on May 14, 1967, that the Women Strike for Peace (WSP) in the Southern California area began its operations in the lete fall of 1961, as an affiliate of the national organization formed in Washington, D.c, It is @ peace oriented women's organization which is opposed | to the present: American foreign policy in Vietnam. It has also gought legislation which would bring about the ‘abolition _., Of the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HCUA). In recent months the organization has sponsored demonstrations protesting the United States involvement in Vietnam ‘and ealling fort the complete withdrawal of all United States troops from Vietnam. In the spring of 1966, it was instrumental in originating and putting into effect a campaign advocating ——~——~support for "peace candidates" in the upcoming 1966 Congressional elections. on eR PR a Tne same source stated that WSP. is a4 non-membership organization and has no officers. The organization is open ——to women-of-all political opinions who are interested in world peace, It makes no effort to exclude from its activities members of, or persons sympathetic tc, the Communist Party. and related groups. . eae Cee ar The guiding force behind the Southern California groups is MARY CLARKE. A second source advised in July, » that CLARKE was dropped from the Western Division, Los Les County Communist Party (LACCP) in the Spring of 1955, for personal reasons and not because of any political differences with the LACCP.- Se The first source advised that Southern. California WSP maintains its office at 5899 West Pico Boulevard, Los_ Angeles. It receives mail through Post Office Box 19739, Los Angeles 19, California. EE APPENDIX ~5 = 5 CONFIDENTIAL ; : HW 35088 Docld: 329599545 Page 530 |
pennant Rtas mein Aeneas meet ee 5 . ‘ CONFIDENTIAL | A “ . . 2" appENDTX 1 WOMEN FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION A&A source advised on May 1, 1963, that the Women “For Legislative Action was fcrmed in 1952, claiming to be an independent organizaticn dedicated to non-partisan parti- civation in legislative and civie activities, Its position in favoring or opposing legistation.usualliy parallels the position of the Communist Party and related groups. It also susports legislation. to abolish the House Committee on Un- American Activities. Membershio in the Women for Legislative Actich does not, of itself, connote membership in or symoatny with the Communist Party. ; , Another source advised on May 11, 1967, that the —~ —Yormen fer Legislative Action continues to be active in the pOS Angeles area. APPENDIX -6 = CONFIDENTIAL t MW 35085 Docld: 32989545 Page S31
A NC et REIS | Aaa e ene! ounces a. ee Se cg . Dear Friend: - fi‘ number of our California women will join thousands __ of others throughout the country in “lashington D. C. on the opening day of Congress.. They are going to Congress tos demand an end to the wat, to help our sick society at home and end the demands ‘of the military. * This idea came about when an 86 year old former © Congresswoman, Jeanette Rankin, said: "If we had 10,000 A women Willing to ga to prison if necessary, that would end it. You cannot have wars without women." ae eee ‘Se would like to raise enough money to send all who uw ish to go. If you cannot join the group going to Yash- “ot agton; would you make a contribution so that those who can -_ NW 55006 ‘DPoocTd: 32989545 Page 532 go will not be handicapped by lack of funds. Then, save a date on your new calendar. On Friday, yt . , . January 12th we will have a report on ‘ashington, given by Leslie Parrish who will be one of the leaders of the So. Calif. delegation. You will receive definite information and confirmation by mail. - If you are able to go to ‘lashington, please call — 761-1783 for further intermation. - Yours for Peace, Valley Nomen Strike for Peace P. S. Please make your checks payable to Women Strike for Peace and send it in the enclosed envelope. Thanks 7 CONFBEATy
an ve wars Wl .THOUT WOMEN: 7 : CONFIRENTH i ao ve! (RC AMBRrTy oP aventcait vorers ARE few... BU? WE ane aN OnaETHes (uo FAJOR: TY! We find our government responding to its military~industrial advisors while it turns a deaf ear to us. Oh yes, we have heard and read the . stirring Speeches against the Vietnan war, made on the floor of Congress, “But most of these grert orators (men who were put into office with the help of women) pro~ ceed! to vote for the billion dollar appropriations that make this war possible, while millions of Americans are robbed of their rights to decent housing, health Services, education ani employment, , . ~ = “WE HAVE VESTED INTERESTS T00!...OUR HOMES AND OUR FAMILIES. They are being destroy~ ed by these strawmen who do nothing to end this insane war, and do 0 nothing to" take care of the neglect of human needs at home,, oe Dt 7 WS ARE TIRED OF TALKING T0 STRAWMEN! In Los Angeles on Jan-ary 15th, we will: speak to WOMEN — because WOMB’ GARE and WOMEN WILL LISTEN! The JahmEree RANKIN BRIGADE will be descending on Washington, D.C, on January 15th -to demand that Congress listen to what American women are Ss: ‘ying. ; Lota wet ae - te Poswoo. the, . . . . ete - “e ee" tL ee TS STAND THAT “ROCKS § THE CRADLE IS GOING TO ROCK THE BOAT!! WITH OUR VOTE! “In cities and towns across this nation, women will be mobilizing in local supportive — actions. This is the launching of the FIRST broad coalition of women for political power in 1968, This is our opportunity to work together to put into office only those candidates who truly represent us and to TURN OUT THE STRAWMEN,, : . _jein with us here in los angeles. the time: | Sl ” ee the place: eens 9:30 AM - old State Building, 217 West ist St, LA 11:30 AM - City Hall, 200 North toring a "4:00 PH ~ "Board of Education, 450 North Cvend | (BE OW TIME! WE WILL WARCH PROM PLACE 70 PLACE LEAPLETING WOWEN. PLACCARDS WILL BS PROVIDED. . : - all .women are ‘urged to wear black . ; ) “e e e 6 a e e e e e ® e e e e e e e e ® eo e e e eo e e I will: . . . a —... £0 to Washington, D.°, on Jan, 15th. (Plane fare round trip $216.00). help work in the local action in Southern California. contribute 3 for local action, or 3° . to send a woman to Vash, D.C, Name: ~ rr . re a Phone No: 733 : o. “SONFDENTIR Address: , . City: . “ ~ Zips (Please tear off and mail to WSP at adaf8ss above) ; | WW 55088 Docld:32989545 “Page 533 ‘ ree
L: 55086 Doocld: 32989545 Page 534 . - or . 6@ " ‘ “PY UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Los Angeles, California January 8 > 1968 In Reply, Please Refer to File No. Title. DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICE IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D. C., JANUARY 15, 1968 Character INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY) Reference Memorandum dated and captioned as above at Los Angeles. y All sources (except any listed below) whose identities are concealed in referenced communication have furnished reliable information in the past. | Geil be i i 5 ' s 4 This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
@ * oF mT OT 2 Mey Rozanus | RY ‘H: Horner ee es ee ee mo oot, ; — we aelee. ; ‘TELETYPR: oe mS we DEFERRED : oe - on “sa br “wu bELLTYPE eres eNCORDED COPY Fitep py (EO. feiss 24 - TO SAC SEATTLE REG 18 258. , ee FROM DIRECTOR ‘YBI “(100=445478) > Ay | a 7 oF “DEMONSTRATION. PROTESTING U. 8S. POLICY IN  VERERAM, _ WASHINGTON » Du Co, JANUARY FIFTEEN NEXT. . ao a REURTEL JANUARY ‘FIVE LAST." , 70 ATTEND . _ AUTHORITY GRANTED FoR ANFORMANT: ?, _CAPTIONED DEMONSTRATION. UP TO ONE iUNDRED, FIFTY DOLLARS | } KA ay BE PAID SOURCE FOR 1 EXPENOED INCURRED «IN WAKING TRIP, - INSTRUCT SOURCE TO HAINTAIN CONTACT W ITH WFO AND | 18H PSnTINENT TA DEVELGPED, . ‘SEATTLE ADVISE WeaTihe NAME BD, BY INRORUANT.* wro ADVISE “Wo BE: USED. - PTLY “FU ay | NAB TZ us - PROL WFO CODE [OMB HUHDE _ oF AGENT TO CONTACT AND PE SUDCE Of RETURN YOURAREA AND SUDUIT ; ne ” py: ancy’ vivo a “” Pe 2OMIE TLY Dabi EEE OS + : z a Pan os fare as a eat i ‘x ". ITE tee ete a a cea : ee rn "oat we fe etfive pe ber et Mies er Sit ee ee ee . + ange owe tg ua , PEN DE x ak : J ro os is ot . f A . 7 . . ; en : = \ noe * i [2 a fy rbevieh afi ASF yy aay be se weame: wee - 3 . 74 . . il noe me, eos aoe . ra | a , pin de 7 one oe AGP) -of: the. a. 3h — ica. is ar. inactive a tyre State of Washington. Informant is si nme for pena “and ; sup? to “$100; -per:: month for. expenses x Phen FY ROX | i 2 = xEE Niaie a |” NOTE conTINvED PAGE : abe ant. “EGS ‘KoeEL, 388° ’ “inpéaitaet ¢ has’ ‘Been oan ‘Sater ‘member..ot.-the ° ‘Communist Party: currentl y paid up-to $100 per ve ae jays | ides Tuee 329898 .. MATL ROOM LJ TELETYPE UN
a Teletype to SAC, Seattle RE: DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U. S, POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D. C., . JANUARY 15, 1968 100-448475 NOTE CONTINUED: Seattle Office has been attempting to reactivate the informant in CP work. She has beén invited to attend the demonstration by one of the CP members of the area and her attendance will enhance her status with the Party and facilitate her reactivation. As her husband is an airline employee, the cost of the trans- portation will be minimal. . Teletype is being used to afford informant opportunity to , make arrangements for the trip. MW 55088 Docld:32999545 Page 536,
Trotter Tele. Room Holmes Gandy ae ee ee ee VIDEMs WASHINGTON, D.:-C., JANUARY 15, 1968, INFORMATION, congeny= ING (INTERNAL SECURITY). 00: WFO. a REBUAIRTEL, DECEMBER 5 LAST. © ; _ INFORHMAN F HAS BEEN ASKED TO ACCOMPANY A DELEGATION TO” SUBJECT VIDEM FROM SEATTLE AREA BY TAIMI HALONEN, GP_ MEMBER. ¢ UNECORDED COPY FILED eR oe ‘? wg i If the intelligence contained in the above message is to be disseminated outside the Bureau, it is suggested that it be suttably 7 ww STEP PERLREF85 Pos at tie! Bureaus cryptographic systems. ; ;
; ce ‘ . an Tolson —____s & % ' § , . ; DeLoach x a “of . © a i Mohr 4 ns - . Bishop E:. 4° DECODED COPY = B=} OAIRGRAM CCABLEGRAM x RADIO = TELETYPE. see ; me ee ee iw ee eee ww ec ee PAGE TWO FROM SEATTLE BUREAU AUTHORITY 1S REQUESTED FOR LNFORMANT TO GO TO WASHINGTON AS ABOVE IN EVENT SHE GAN MAKE APPROPRIATE FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS, AND FOR PAYMENT OF UP TO $150 IN EXPENSES, _ SAME TO BE FULLY ACCOUNTED FOR BY INFORMANT AND ONLY THAT PORTION ESSENTIAL BEING EXPENDED FOR SUBSISTENCE AND TRANSPORTATI ’ RECEIVED: 6:)2PM RM a0 why a If the intelligence contained in the above message ig to be disseminated outside the Bureau, it is suggested that it be suitably paraphrased in order ta protect the Bureaw’ s- cryptographic systems. , MW 350858 Docld:329599545 Page 536
FBI * Transmit the following in (Type in plaingext or code) : vio___ AIRTEL __ ATRMATI , . (Priority) we eee ee ee Aygo me rn TO: DIRECTOR, FBI ’ ot aT FROM: SAC, ALBANY (100-20033) @) (2) SUBJECT : “DEMONSTRATION. PROTESTING. UNITED. STATES h POLICY_IN_VIET. NAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., y JANUARY 8, 1968 _ INFORMATION CONCERNING oa (INTERNAL SECURITY) - Attached herewith for Bureau, is the original and 10 copies, and for WFO 2 copies, of an LHM regarding captiaqne subject. Also attached for the Bureau is one post card regarding captioned subject.’ | Source in attached LHM is INFORMANT, Source characterizing Women's international League for Peace and | Freedom is INFoRMANT. 4 Albany sources alerted for identification of individuals and organizations participating in captioned protest and for detexmination of financial backing. (3>3ureau (Enc. 12 nS Ro an 2-WeO (Enc £2) (RD: / . 2-Albany en TCK :gab “8 PE (2) nasser _ EG 3 ¥ . id AGENCY: G-2, ONE, OSH osc ox _ DATE ger ES ee teem ° “ « . . r, PY: war oe) t sa4 ; ae 2 + te oe wae neh ee “le shed “ : L oPe fe Par . re aan “ os Approved: Ape Sent SMO Per TE il 55088 I Docid: PMRAPEA ARATE S8Sharde_ | wre one
& - - NW soi plat bi ds Page 540 a RS UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to File No. Albany, New York January 9, 19¢S DEMONSTRATION PROLESTING UTLTED STATES POLICY Ti] VEET NAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 8, 1968 A’source who has furnished reliable information in the past stated that the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom had civculated post cards in the Syracuse, New York area, announcing captioned demonstration, which would be under the sponsezship of the Jeannette Rankin Brigad:,. Source noted that according to the post card, the date of the march had been changed to January 15, 1968. Source advised that the card instructec participants to meet at Union Station, Neshington, D.c., at 11 AM, January 15, 1965, and then walk to the Capitol. Source stated that no known organizations or individuals were planning to attend from the Syracuse, llew York area, at this time. A source who had furnished reliable informtion in the past advised that the Women's International League for Veace and Freedom is a movement which has its national headquarters at the Jane Addams House, 2006 Walnut Street, Palladelphia, Pennsylvania; its legislative office at 120 uaryland Avenue, North Hast, in Washington, D.C.; and its international headquarters in Geneva. It is an international, sater-racial organization striving foc peace and freedom by non-violent, democratic methods, It was founded in 1915 and its first President, JANE ADDAMS, was the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Tt ‘keeps its membership informed on current problems through its legislative office in Washington and issues its own pamphlets, study kits and fact sheets. It sponsors public discussions on such topics as Cisarmament, nuclear testing and civil defense, through its local branches, and initiates peace walks, vigils and meetings. . é COPIES DESTROYED | mr a
RE: DEMONSTRATION PICTESTING UIZTED STATES POLICY IM VIET iidi:, WASHINGTON, D.c., JANUARY 8, 1968 The Jeannette Uankin Brigace has as its Chaixman, JEAMMIETTE RANKIN, wo is an 86 year olc resident of Watkinsville, Georgia, and who servec in the House of “.epresentatives as a Congresswoman fcvom liontara from 1917 to 1919, and who was elected to that office for one term in 1940, RANK has vepeatedly opposed United States involvement in foreign wars and has votec against declazation of war by the United States duting both Horkd Wax cg Land t=. With respect to the Vietnam war, she has stated, "Ten thousand women have sat Lack and let theiz sons be killec in Vietnam, If we had 16,000 women willing to go to jail if necessary we could stop the war in Vietnam, You cannot have wars without women." She has stated that she is willing to stay in jail wntil the bombing in Vietnam is stopped, Seay 6 reek Det er enter ary ~. the Secre epary of tt Brigade has been identified as VITAL HALLTNAN the wife of ee who in 1966 t was ‘identified as the Treasuter fox Ahe Amex ican _Institute nr of Marxist Studies, a communist ct front. “On ganizat? tons” Jib 6 JR's AL This docume nt’ contains neither recommendations nox conciusions of the FBI, Tt is the property o£ the FBI and is loaned to yous agency; it and its contents ave not to be cistributed outside your agency. 1 me mete: Yee Ot 55086 Doocld: 32999545 Page 541
FBI . Date:' 1/10/68 Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code} AIRTEL Vig : (Priority) ; bo TO: DIRECTOR, FBI RLV ay FROM: SAC, NEWARK (100-49837) fae SUBJECT:\- DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C, , fi JANUARY 15, 1968 © | INFORMATION CONCERNING we (INTERNAL SECURITY) yn (00: WFO) A Re NK tel 1/9/68. Enclosed herewith for the Bureau are 11 copies of @ LHM dated and captioned as above, a as ey Copies of the LHHM are being furnished to Military v\ Intelligence Agencies and to Secret Service and USA at | Newark,’ raat Files of the Newark Office contain insufficient information on Mrs. DARNELL to prepare a characterization. 3 «= Bureau (Enc. ty) (RM) & 3 - Washington niskgagogne) (Ene .3) (RMD) 1 - Philadelphia (Enc. 1) (info.) (RM) 2 — Newark REG 30 (9) G-2, ON ogi, SEC SERe . os f . *F Lf ENGY: Gre: hn see — oo a ao ee SAN Lae RAO USD, iets SE hee i JAN Lt 1558 oR ers ‘ HOW FORW ane a } ve ta WE cL a ar, Ree yt EishoP. A) ys ae C.AGpiotes. PA Sent UM Per * Spdcial Agent in Charge Pit AM 4 Odean Mw ssoee ese dogabvas’ * page 542
ww S088 Doold: 32989545 Page’ 545 A oe CE PURE ra ate Ola ern Rotineotithnn petted in mata AAA sted on teeter Te ee & UMAED STATES DEPARTMENT OF Susvic. 2 ay FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to Newark , New Jersey File No. January 10, 1968 DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 15, 1968 INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY) On january 9, 1968, A.T. Nardone, General Traffic Agent, Public Service Coordinated Transport, Newark, New Jersey, advised that one Mrs./Darnell, 204. Eastbourne _errace,...Moprestown, New Jersey, has mad6é7a” ‘yeservation for one Public Service Bus, Gapacity fi fifty persons, to leave Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Shopping Center Mali at 8:00 AM, on January is, 1968, to arrive at Union Station, Washington, .D.C., the same date, The company has been advised that the group pians to participate in a demonstration in Washington, D.C. The bus is to return to Cherry Hill, New Jersey, the same day, leaving from somewhere in the Georgetown area of Washington, D.C., at about 6:00 PM, This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, It is the property of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. 1* ; De, ff Bate puke er Sh
Leth Wvey, gig pippype se a ee vas ate Se ERE ee Ed Fe 7 en . . : . 1 . . .? ee ad . Jog elh Dink pe \ : rin, Caspr. nd - . F ; : a Coren winee . i - . : - ‘ . t lie B te. Date 1/10/68 . | Mr. an : } Mr. Pi a Ve Transmit the following in | at. (Type in plaintext or code) adr i Fats oA. vette , . Pris Troter.w : VW Sola, Nvem. Via AIRTEL : ‘Tole, | . (Priority) t ae 4 iths ii "eV S conan § _ pre sliss Gandy... 3 a a heen eee anenenan S==Tr\ TO: DIRECTOR, FB (100-448475) ao a < _~FROM: SAC, EO (100-47173) (P) ‘oe a i too. a rt ~-. DEMONSTRATION “PROTESTING ‘“ UNITED STATES POLICY IN mv. VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C, fF SQ 1/15/68 a ~ | INFORMATION CONCERNING _ , CINTER NAL SECURITY) © ; a si ReWFOairtel and LHM dated 1/4/88, captioned as 7 2 above, ; ; he . , +07 “nx <2 Transmitted..herewith are 11 copies of an LHM for : f 4 the Bureau and two for New York describing further plans for ia ii, ) © above demonstration, e , [FO] t 4 a IN eed 9 LHM being disseminated locally to Secret Service, | i|;0. £AUSA and military intelligence agenoies, Local law enforce~ _. SNE o ment agencies cognizant of information contained in LHM. AWB OY Sources used in LHM are INFORMANT and secon¢ pies a amas oS gsource is SOURCE. Ss M icf ~ wH oo. a) . ike eo LHM classified "Confidential" in view of the fact a : iy that information furnished by the, first source could lead to ° ‘ . the identification of that sources) and compromise future — aoe a effectiveness. cbf WFO continuing to follow and will report any ‘further pertinent details developed. C= Bureau (Enc. 11)- Bnche wed TOL Yip (1-105-138315) (VIDEM) Lp a 2 - New York (Enc. 2) (RM) Lé Eee Latieti ver, 2 - WFO wnt oT ee (1-100-44061) (VIDEM) ee mates & UAT TS NL Lie (a) c. C.F BISHOP. é Sent _.. OM Per ef i 4 - ” Secial “Kaent in Charge ° . Mw S5088 Doodd: 32989545 Page Had
» Ves A second source, who has furnished Nw S5088 Doold:32999345 Page 546 - @ _ . - CON FIDEN TIAL DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN . VIETNAM, .WASHINGTON, D. C, JANUARY 15, 1968 ‘ Harry Bliss, Banquet Manager, Shoreham Hotel, Calvert Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., advised on January 9, 1968, that the JRB has reserved the Regency Room from 2 to 6 p.m. on January 15, 1968. Mr. Bliss indicated that this room will accomodate 2,500 to 3,000 individuals and that representatives of the JRB stated they intended to have approximately, 2,000 persons using the room on that date. , ; . . Bliss stated that the. Washington, D.C. represent- ative of the JRB was SylviaYLichtenstein_and that she had ~ given him a one thousand dollar ‘check as a deposit for the banquet room. Bliss stated that this check was | drawn on the Sterling National Bank and Trust Company, Queen's New York, on the account of the JRB, 13 West 72nd Street; New York City, and was signed by ones Sandra\wolf, iy reliable information in the past, advised in July, 1951, that Sylvia Lichtenstein was a member of the Newspaper. Club of the Communist \ Party in the District of Columbia ; from 1947 to 195077” . "me mene eons” W.E. Beard, Charter Manager, D.C. Transit, New York Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C,, advised on January 9, 1968, that the JRB had reserved thirty-three buses to pick’ up individuals in the vicinity of the United States Capitol beginning at 2 p.m. on January 15, 1968, to be bused to the Shoreham Hotel, He stated that at. 6 p.m, these same individuals will be bused to Union Station, Mr. Bliss indicated that the Pennsylvania Railroad is handling the finances for the above buses and that all. arrangements are being made through the New York Office of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Beard stated that the location of the pickup in the vicinity of the United CONFIDEN TIAL
2® a ae | oa . CONFIDENTIAL DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING ° UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C, JANUARY’ 15, 1968, States Capitol has not yet been determined but he is negotiating with local law enforcement officials to ascertain a convenient place. for the pickup. Captain Robert Krahling, United States Capitol Police, Washington, D.C., advised on January 9, 1968, that the attorneys for the JRB had filed for an injunction in the United States District Court in an attempt to prevent the United States Capitol Police from enforcing a Congressional regulation prohibiting demonstrations on the United States Capitol grounds. Captain Krahling stated that after a hearing in the United States District. Court on this date, the judge dismissed the above proceedings and the attorneys for the JRB stated that they were appealing the matter to the United States Court of Appeals. wo .* . & Ths docurs rent con aing neither ree~are “fons nor conclusions of the FOf. it is tha property of the FEL and is leaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your erency. CON FIDEN TIAL - 3* . NW 35088 Docld: 329099545 Page 547
== rs = - ac on 7 vA stab add teenie teal anette thie nt. dae. deitmne 2 Renee ae: « ‘ FD-36 (Rev, 5-22-64) . ° BA Ate eeee: The? first paragraph’ of the attached LHM, of which othere are 11 copies for the Bureau, two (2) for Atlanta, hand two (2) for WFO, indicates a change in date of ,the demon- stration from January 8 to 15, 1968, which is set out for 3 Zthe benefit of local agencies which did not hate the infor- (-" ation set out in WFO airtel, December 13, 1957. when the 1 wtitle was changed to show the new date. Copies of instant (uM are being sent locally to MIG, NISQ, OSI, Secret Service, rand the USA, Seattle. ; | . lo. , me Lonhev wu “ . * fa. Ciedtic wu, rs é t Th. Co° ene - me I ¥ ay. Conia FBI [0 baa Date: Pe. 5 + : ate: 1/10/68 Lo w/in VY } Transmit the following in 4 ! ; fir, Patan , 4 (Type in plaintext or code) . : ioe ARES 1 vie AIRTEL . ATRMATL rae Cane! i A . ey A (Priority) . . i 1 2 4 ee ee eee ee ee ee ee eee toe eee ee cn ee eee re eee ee eee ee ee ee ee owe ee ee ee qq LL OE nee | TO: DIRECTOR, FBI’ ne FROM: . SAC,*SEATTLE (100-29048) (P) OO ; fi ” Do he ~ SUBJECT: ° DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED . A wae STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, Ad A ke} WASHINGTON, D.C.. . \ fei ds INFORMATION CONCERNING CO, ALLA } | (INTERNAL SECURITY) | Cece, (ieee \ (CO: WFO) none a =z EO > / =f o> a . f_ NY i Z Re BU girtel to all offices, 12/5/67. A das Z\2 7 4 4 4 4 : tee - ’ ‘ 4 : meen econ Bt mee ee eee or A Sources used in the LHM are: First- ItFoRMANT #Second~ wWeoRmaarr and Third. jproRMART The LEM is classified CONFIDENTIAL because informatzcn from *two of these’ sources, if disclosed, might comprorise regular (security Anformants of continuing value. roto aoa . Bh, //3 - purecsCone. 11) -(REG) Su - Atlanta (Enc. 2) (REG) can 6 Tad castes cua emer lapeiemeaemmetas eles snenodeneinen oiena emcee aieeiiar sean eebmenaeemenmanentaated aaanay eat (a9 ‘ayo ‘dS!) OVvY 2 ~ 2 - WFO (100-47173) (Enc. 2), (REG) |" ~ Yo 4-Seattle ° REC-35 - (1.- 100-29048) —— (1 - 100-28189). (SUB A) (CP INF.) wap Ds (1 - 100-13305) (HALONEN) pa JAN 35 a ~ 100-22171) (J, WARE) —— ~ a NW 55988 (A Hy Ja vee cnet = Aworoved-
UNI"¢4? STATES DEPARTMENT OF IU ICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ° Seattle, Washington January 16, 1968 In Reply, Please Refer to File No. | . CONFIDENTIAL RE: DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY {N VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 15, 1968 INFORMATION CONCERNING On January 9, 1968, a confidential source, who has furnished reliable information in the nast, stated the Jean- nette Rankin Brigade demonstration originally scheduled for January 8, 1968, at Washington, D.C., had been postponed until January 15, 1968, when Congress reconvenes, The source made available a leaflet concerning the event. A reproduction is attached, On January 9, 1968, a second source, who has\f£ur-~- shed reliable information in the past, reported TAIMI f LONEN and possibly others planned to go to Washington, D.C., for the demonstration and would probably travel via United Air Lines, ~' TAIMI HALONEN was reported by the first source in December, 1967, as being a mem- ber of the Communist Party (CP) at that time, On January 9, 1968, WENDELL C, WOODARD, Reservations Menager, United Air Lines, Seattle, made available information indicating TAIMI HALONEN and Mrs. J.- WARE had reservations on United Flight 42 departing 9:15 a.m., January 13, 1968, and wili fly nonstop to Friendship Airport, Baltimore, Maryland, arriving at 4:35 p.m., Hastern Standard Time. They are scheduled to return to Seattle on United Flight 41 leaving Friendship Airport at 6:00 p.m. and arriving at Seattle-Tacoma Airport, . Seattle, at 8:25 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, January 18, 1968, —— JERLINE; WARE, nee} ABAIR, aka Mrs. JOHNNY a “WARE, was reported in August, 1952, by a third source who has furnished reliable information in the past as being under transfer from the Communist Party of Cal~ POPTES Nrerraypy ifornia to seattle, Washington, as of ‘ that time. “war 13_ 971 This document contains neither CONFIDENTIAL c.commendations nor conclusions “Group 1 of the FBI. It is the property | Excluded from automatic of the FBI and is loaned to your downgrading and agency; it and its contents are _ ,declassification not to be distributed outsides.’ * a | . ~. oz ww sso0ceY ONSoTASSIUENs45 Page 549 — yf, ae,
a é < é RE: DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING TNITED CONFIDENTIAL STATES POLICY IN VIETNAW . Oe OY CaN Arte oe OER oR. REG SO ACR Cee i OE RY Ait urnbe<corrs a Negro, and THORUNYROBEL, white, are also plan- ning to go to Washington, _D.C,,/ but their mode of travel is &S yet unknown, The source said both are CP members at Seattle, In addition, four women from Tacoma, Was hington, are preparing geen Ne a! to go, but their identities have not been learned. On January 10, 1968, eo source reported N 4 -~ 2. = CONFIDENTIAL ‘ Nw 35088 Docld: 32939545 Page 550
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~~ HO} f ‘ “\ Os JEANNETTE RANKIN NL aN HELENA, MONTANA a . . November 27, 1967 TO ALL AMERICAN WOMEN, Iam proud of the fact that my first vote cast in Congress was a vote against war. It was the first opportunity for a woman to vote because I was the first woman to be elected to Congress, I believed then as I do today that women are the ones who must be concerned with the needs and development of the human race, I have always fought for the dignity of all human beings -- for those of the present as well as those of future generations, I will continue to struggle as long as I live. I hope all women will respond to the following CALL, and _ join me in Washington on January 8, 1968, the opening day of Congress, With highest hopes, JEANNETTE RANKIN NW 550868 Docld: 32999545 Page 552 —
eae room aan “ . th : * : ee tad wbdone RAEN x mit AR AAT CaN . mA ANY ‘ “AC rae, 1® BY wat al Go wna “d ye IN who are outraged bythe ruthiess siaughter in Vietnam and the persistent neqlect of hurman needs at home "ae, ral ae F A PIT ON RY TS renee DAY OF CONGRESS) to join former Congresswoman Jeannette Rankin and thousands of women from all areas of our nation in demanding that Congress, as it's first order of business RESOLVE: » to END THE WAR in Vietnam, and arrange for the orderly withdrawal or all American troops: »to use its power and the billions now wasted on war, to solve some of the problems of our crisis-ridden society by seriously working for - petter and low-cost housing, more day-care centers, more jobs and job-training, eliminating poverty and discrimination, and conducting a massive campaign against racism and bigotry in our schools, governmental agencies, or wherever it appears. ‘ -, COME TO WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 15th to represent the Pacific Northwest at the JEANNETTE RANKIN NATIONAL CONGRESS OF WOMEN at which we can discuss our many problems and suggest solutions. Women constitute 51% of the American electorate. 1968 is an election year. If we devote ourselves wholeheartedly to it, we can force the administration to End the War, and to change our foreign policies; to restore our nation to a position of honor in the community of nations; to reshape American society to meet the needs of the people, and plan for a better tomorrow for all Americans. Those who cannot come to Washington are urged to attend a Washington State “GRASS ROOTS” Assembly of Women SATURDAY, JANUARY 20th... 9:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at the Moun? Zion Baptis? Church Auditorium 1624 - 19th Avenue. . . . Seattle, Washington (Parking on 20th) Registration Fee $1.50 includes Lunch . Clip and mail to: jpanNETTE RANKIN CONGRESS OF WOMEN 537 - 3lst Avenue East Seattle, Washington 98102 I want to go to Washington D.C. on January 15th [| I will need financial assistance I will contribute to help send someone else. i will attend the Grassroots ASSEMBLY OF WOMEN I need housing for { J——___-_ Registration Fee $1.50 enclosed CJ NAME 5 ‘ ADDRESS . PHONE NO. Cy NW 350868 Docld:32989545 Page 553 . Mee ee tee even cere owen treat teh Pynad nD Sian SE GND ety aD ST SN SG SS Seep GEN AS SUE MeN ID GRAS HERE SEE OLENY SEND SeAS HANH SEED Cr CONT STN Gee SUES OAT TOES HONEY RY Se Sa CneD D COEES SENS GE SRE BAO SINE SIND OE SR RNY Mea USN mes ie meme cont SAN GAA SEMEN ND fm Sr
Muriel Adams Mio Aurbakken Adjali Donna Allen Carol Anderson Ellen Aurbakken rielen Baker Norma Becker Mrs. riarry Belafonte Mrs. John C. Bennett Rebecca Berman Peggy Billings Kay Boyle Nikki Bridges Jane Buchenholz Catherine L, Camp Twila Lytion Cavert Mary Clarke Eva Rubinstein Coffin: : Syivia E. Crane Florence Criley Elsie Thomas Culver Polly Cuthbertson Ruby Dee Mrs. Ann Eaton Judith Morse Eaton Grace Loucks Elliott Eleanor French Mrs. Horace L. Friess Frances Fritchman Mrs. jack Gilford Dr. Carolyn Goodman Vivian Hallinan ~® & Partial List of Sponsors Mrs. E.Y. Harburg Elizabeth Lee Haselden Dorothy Hassler Anne Arnold Hedgeman Dr. Frances Herring Lois Crosier Hogel Mes. Ralph D. Hyslop R. Elizobeth Johns Florynce Kennedy Mrs. Martin Luther King, Jr. Susan K. Kinoy Ruth Kinzler _ Ruth Krause Margaret Kuhn Helen B. Lamb Mrs. Burton Lane Marilyn Langner Viveca Lindfors Mary Ely Lyman Helen Merrell Lynd Olive Mayer — Jessica Mitford’ Nelle Morton Grace Mora Newman Dorothy Nyland Mrs. Joseph Papp Rosa Parks -- Lovise Peck Nan S. Pendergrast Eleanor Perry Laura Phauls Esther Pike A Mrs. Sigmund Poiatzer Mercedes M. Randai Jeannette Rankin Mrs. Marcus Raskin Malvina Reynolds Carmen Ristorucci Mrs. Alex J, Rosenberg Ruth Rosenwald Muriel Rukeyser Marie Runyon Mrs. Robert Ryan Marjorie Schell Juanita J. Saddler Elaine Slater Hélen Huntingion Smith Mrs. Benjamin Spock Susan Sontag Mrs. S. Emlen Stokes Elizabeth Sutherland Amy Swerdlow Mary Adams Sykes Ethel Taylor Maze Tilghman, Helen B. Turnbull Barbara Webster Cynthia Wedel. *- - Cora Weiss Anne Werneke Pearl! Willen Dagmar Wilson Winnifred Wygal THE JEANNETTE RANKIN BRIGADE is a coalition of existing organizations and individuals. NW 5088 Doold: 32989545 Page 554 a \
- . ~-1711/68 ee : hy TELETYPE J00-- PAE ASS 67 grag, SENT BY CODED TeLETyPE ake Wes URGENT 2 1 - Hr. J. G. Deegans TO SAC ATLANTA “" 1. - Hr. R. H, Horner FROM DIRECTOR FBI a DEMONSTRATIONS PROTESTING Uy S. POLICY IN VINTNAM, WASHINGTON, D. C,, JANUARY FIFTEEN, NINETEEN SIXTY-EIGHT. REURTEL JANUARY. TEN LAST: | ~—— ffu f se AUTHORITY GRANTED FOR ————_(NPORMANT ane TO ATTEND CAPTIONED DEMONSTRATION, INSTRUCT SOURCE TO PROMPTLY APPRISE WFO OF ANY PERTINSNT DATA DEVELOPED DURING TRIP TO WASHINGTON, SPECIAL AGENT GARNLTT TUNSTALL, PHONE NUMBER 4 7 EXECUTIVE THREE-SEVEN ONE ZERO Z2E20, EXTENSIONS THREE NIN ONE epep COFX FILED IN Jy Oo, 7 y TROT ctr mre Ayes OE Py OT arte spokane Gl & oun DEA BERG ? wilted bos GOLA Lu fu. 2212 Ubud, ’ ; . Ape peop RRy AEE siete PEA pete LoS pp gk hee en ‘aay eae AEWA ADVIUN VEO CoSu Ml ull oY fata5 SIRO, Ory bidiod . ° Ca tae o One Fa : wa Oe A : o WSO a t, _ ¢ tr ’ wh . ~ ew : — — . So sfs & Wao : ‘ : ; ad — ae ane oot 7 1 - 1706 (Cynthia Yvonne Michel) in f . : Ri yy sest (&* ry eo ei’ . ale ~ ot - 4 - a - : , . sect pe ie (8)- —eccccmenms (CDROM EAT ——- was approved as a probationary racial informant in November, 1007, as she Was faniliar with some of the racial issnos end close to dissident . racial groups in Atlanta. She is paid undex SaC authority. &tiantws, by retell, advised ti sed that they wore sconcine informent, ACB, to -participate-.in,demonstration.as. a method of -acquainting her. - -..t-it: with persons active in Victnam and racial activities, Tcletype - being used in order ‘to: instruct: Atlanta‘in thé ‘method: source*"": >> should contact WFO while in Washington area, } —. i) ; ‘ a “ nw §5086 ‘Docta7suevosds™isige wed
CJ Q° tae Hw ssf DECODED Di, COPY es AIRGRAM © -CABLEGRAM “GRADIO oxTELETYPE: Z=— wee ee eae a a a ew eee ee eee a 7:59PM URGENT 1-19-68 ARK st TO DIBECTOR AND WASHINGTON FIELD” 3 ot aye . } FROM ATLANTA 4. 0-2 OR en a Al es tet a - » f “GEMONS TRATION PROTESTING. UNLTED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, 0.C., JANUARY 15- =16 NEXT 1S; 00s WFO, ae SYD mm C3 6, cele emmebiest muta Tene tae tat ay . ; 2, ae “" ty. ae : o. oe INFORMANT " BEING DESIGNATED “4 atte BY ATLANTA TO ACCOMP ANY GROUP LEAVING ATLANTA BY CHARTERED arama ese an? WORRY hot { GREYROUND BUS AT 7 AM, JANUARY. 15 NEXT ERROUTE TO WASHINGTON TO PARTICIPATE IN PRESENTING ANTI-UNITEQX.STATES PROTEST -TO MEMBERS Wain St" ere) EX FILED Ww ; OF CUNGRESS. GROUP WILL RETURN TO ATLANTA VIA GREYHOUND ; | ARRIVING & AM, JANUARY 16 NEXT. ARRANGEMENTS MANE BY INEOeMpAT | 7 THROUGH MRS. NANCY COLLIMSON, ATLANTA, GEORGIA. INFORVANT WILL . BE COMPENSATED UP TO $12% FOR TRANSPORTATION AND EX®ENSES ON =F Dsa0 AUTHORITY, - INFORMANT BEING yseel It: THIS INSTANCE AS “MEANS. in a a rae OF ACQUAINTING HERSELE. wiTe PERSONS ACTIVE an ETH of activities AND RACIAL ACTIVITIES AND FOR PURE OSI, OF REPORT ING PER] UNENT mp 7 ww . fs if ee f ‘ Ln INFORMATION REGARDING ACTIVITIES QF THIS eRoie’ a WASHING] TON, D.C. Gn SE E- ° Pee ey Lote eres seange ORE REBT S88 SSR To i) oo WKSH INGTON FEB, a nae ~ JAN rp 88. . ran be ae Aa Qa a “3 / j If the inte tig nce contai ine gin the above message is to be disseminated outside the Bureau, it is suggested that it be suitably Fal Ree Aske ae tiect PeUFurdails cryptographic systems.
“Bishop Se ’ Casper f . Callahan “' Conrad : ‘ Felt se Gale Rosen i sf Sullivan Tavel Trotter CO AIRGRAM <3 CABLEGRAM = RADIO xx TELETYPE ele. Room PAGE TWO FROM ATLANTA ATLANTA MAKING ABOVE ARRANGEMENTS WITH INFORMANT UACB BY 5 PM EST JANUARY 11 NEXT. P. RECEIVED: 3106 Pr AM a. Yo ec ives Tonmrarn serene erence ter rerrenverey ¢ * ETTORE ICE Te > If the intelligence contained in the above message is to be disseminated outside the Bureau, it is suggested that it be suitably paraphrased in order ta protect the Bureau’s cryptographic systems. MW 550868 Doocld: 32999545 Page 557
Rev. §-.2-64) a * ee FBI (Type in plaintext or code) en pe mee cre creme ee cree ee ee ne ee ae ee Via _____ AIRTEL (Priority) \ we ee ee eee ee ee ee f° —_ TO : DIRECTOR, FBI is eo" FROM : SAC, NEW YORK (100-161601) i 17s - ; SUBJECT! DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED jhe STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, _D.C,,, JANUARY 15, 1968 INFORMATION CONCERNING (IS) - ° 00: WFO ReNYteletypes 1/4/68, 1/9/68, 1/10/68. Enclosed herewith for Bureau are 11 copies of a LHM concerning captioned demonstration. Enclosed for WFO are two copies of the LHM. Enclosed for Atlanta, Los Angeles, Newark, Philadelphia is one information copy of , the LHM, Copies of this’ LHN have been disseminated to . AN interested local intelligencd agencies and USA'S 5 SDNY and , EDNY. ware OE: Bureau (ENCLS. 12) (RM) 2 - Washington Field (ENCLS, 2) (RM) _ 1 - Atlanta (ENCLS. 1) (RM 1 ~ Los Angeles (ENCLS, 1) (RM) 1 - Newark (ENCLS, 1) (RM ; toe Cie 1 ~ Philadelphia (ENCLS.1) (RM) _fs f* Ll - New York _—_ HPB:mhm ST-110 oc, 1 ee “nh (11) peer "bp 2 BZ ne nf AGENCY: ea Ont, OSf Si dhe Mey Abate om os f ee . DATE: PO, Ci 5 ¢ eo - ~ iY & mM ~ ; a At : Wwe p- 2 wise * £3 ~” Cle aneal. 93.2 Str +19 Approved: ‘ Sent WM Per a ee al Agent in Charge wodcnd A Ng A. 2418. ° a nes ° ’ a ae
NY 100-161601 cee BSS, NYCPD have been‘ advised of pertinent travel “plans from nyc of JRB. Sr i a a- a we ~ Sources. u used in LHM?.; . 00. 02 os a * oo . ND UNIFWNH ae -~ : 7 . 7, The LHM is classified "Confidential" ‘Because it contains information from sources i, 25 3, 4, 6, and 7 who are of continuing value and the unauthorized disclosure. of the information would tend to identify tnese informants and therefore affect the national security interest. co NYO will cover departure and advise Bureau and Washington Field by telephone followed by teletype. Ee ; NW 55085 Doold: 329689545 Page 555
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION New York, New York In Reply, Please Refer to January 11, 1968 File No. Demonstration Protesting United States Policy in Vietnam, Washington, D.C., January 15, 1968 On January 3, 1968, an advertisement appear ee in the "New York Times", page 57, captioned "DagmarVWilson - Says Join Me In Washington January 15", The ad included the comment "Thousands of American Women, Led By Jeannette \ Rankin,.-First United States Congresswoman, Will Demand That” . “Congress End The War In Vietnam and Our Social Crisis At — Home" The ad listed the name and address for transportation _ and contributions as Jeannette Rankin Brigade (JRB), 133 West fend Street, New York City, 10023, telephone number (212) 799-6520. On January 4, 1968, Five separate © advertisements for JRB at the above address appeared in "The Willage Voice", a weekly newspaper in New York, City. Ruby\Dee, Linda Morse, _--° Mrs. Benjamin\.Spock and Susan ‘Sontag appeared by name and photo separately in four of the ads requesting the reader to ‘Join Me in Washington January 15" These four ads included substantially the same comments which appeared in the above "New York Times" ad of January 3, 1968. The fifth ad in "The Village Voice" was headed by the comment "We Want 10,000 Women In Washington Jan. 15", The ad included comments about the activities and purpose for the demonstration. A xerox copy of this ad is attached hereto, CONFIDENTIAL  ianieneee eT H Excluded from automat tic i downgracirz and i declassification { RE ARSE ETT Screen? . rr VOPIES DESTROYED NW 55088 Docld:32989545 Page 560 ; —_
a - Demonstravion Protesting United States Policy in Vietnam, Washington, D.C., January 15, 1968 Ruby Nee A confidential source advised on November 19, 1965, Ruby Dee was a member of the Communist Party (CP) as of Novembgr,, 1965. V/ " bd | - rinehyhec, Also Known As | mtd Lindatannenberg a : oe A second confidential source advised on June 16, 1967, that at a meeting of the National Youth Commission, CP, United States of America (USA), on June 14, 1967, in Brooklyn, New York, it was stated Linda Dannenberg was then under the influence of the CP, USA. Susan Sontag Susan Sontag is an author, writer and eritic. On January 3, 1968, a third confidential source advised that at a New York County CP Committee meeting, . December 28, 1967, those present were urged to attend the January 15, 1968 Demonstration in Washington, D.C. sponsored by JRB. . | On January 4, 1968, a.fourth confidential source | advised that a Press Conference was held at the Gotham Hotel, 5th Avenue and 55th Street, New York City, which announced that JRB would sponsor the January 15, 1968 Demonstration in Washington, D.C., and would be assisted by Women Strike : For Peace’ (WSP). Participants’ were to include Florynce AKennedy, Ruby Dee, Judy*Morse*Eaton, who is the daughter’ — of Senator Wayne\Morse, and Mrs. Benjamin Spock, the wife of Dr. Benjamin Spock. At the conference, it was stated some Negro women would participate in the demonstration. ~~ The fact that Negroes would participate was described at the e@onference as an "unprecedented move", -2. CONFIDENTIAL MW 35088 Docld: 32999545 Page 561
HWW 55088 Doold: 32989545 Ge ct CONFIDENTIAL a ¥ * « Demonstration Protesting United States Policy in Vietnam, Washington, - D.C., January 15, 1968 Florynee Kennedy has been publically identified as an - attorney for H. Rap Brown, National Chaimman, Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) On January 4, 1968, Mr. John Martin, Passenger Representative, Pennsylvania Railroad, Pennsylvania Station, 8th Avenue and 33rd Street, New York City, advised that the original request from JRB for two special trains to Washington, D.C., from New York City, could not be furnished by the railroad because of insufficient equipment. One train of eighteen cars is being reserved for JRB. This train might be increased to 20 cars. Martin estimated that 1400 passengers would be the capacity of the reserved train. It will depart Penn Station 7:20 am on January 15, 1968. It will arrive Penn Station, Newark, New Jersey, at 7:36 am to pick up additional passengers. It will arrive Washington, D.C., at 11:10 am. There are no stops between Newark and Washington. The train will depart Washington, D.C., at 7:10 pm January 15, 1968, arrive Newark 10:45 pm, arrive New York City, 11:00 pm. Martin st \a @ group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, organized by an Ethel\Taylor, has reserved three coaches on the regular Pennsylvania Railroad to 15, 1886) 3 Dele, Which departs Philadelphia 8:10 am January 15, 19608, arriving Washington, D. Ces 10:20 am. On January 5, 1968, a fifth confidential source advised that in obtaining the New York Telephone number 799-6520 for JRB, 133 West end Street, New York City the references Listed were Mrs. Peter C. \ Thompson, 10230 67th. Avenue, Forest Hills, Queens, New York, and Mrs. Peter’ M.  XUole. 312 ‘West Tist Street, Manhattan, New York. No bank Yeferences ‘were listed. - 3» CONFIDENTIAL ee Page 5462
Ny S508 Docld: 32999545 Page 563 roe i CONFIDE N TIAL Demonstration Protesting United States Policy in Vietnam, Washington, D.C., January 15, 1968 On January 9, 1968, Mrs. John Martin, Pennsylvania Raidroad, advised JRB informed him that more tickets had been sold for the January 15, 1968, special train than there were seats on the train. JRB had again requested more railroad cars. Martin informed them additional cars or an additional train was not available. JRB indicated they would consider chartered buses for the extra women from New York, Martin further stated that a $5000.00 check had been received from JRB drawn on the account of JRB at Sterling National Bank and Trust Company, Queens Boulevard, Forest Hillis, New York. The checked was signed by Mrs. Miriam Thompson. Martin indicated that most of the train negotiations have been \ conducted with Mrs. Thompson. Mr. Martin stated he had arranged with the D.C, Transit Company, Washington, D.C., to provide approximately 33 buses from the capitol to the Hotel Shoreham, Washington, D.C.,at 2:00 pm, January 15, 1968. The buses will depart the hotel at 6:00 pm for Union Station and will depart Washington, D.C., 7:10-pm. . “\ On January,40, 1968, a sixth confidential source advised that Frances Bordofsky and Sylvia; ‘Thompson were in going to the demonstration in Washington, "'D. Ces sponsored by JRB. ; Nr Frances Bordofsky A seventh confidential source advised June 27, 1967, that Frances Bordofsky, a representative of Bronx County CP, is a member of the- New York District CP Committee. Sylvia Thompson The third confidential source advised on February 27, 1967, that Sylvia Thompson is a member of the New York County CP Committee. ~ 4. CONFIDENTIAL
as < eo, .o. fi 3 z, * « 2 . Box oof ayoy ES * st stew NT Ande gh ~e * 1 ONIX we Ai m my AN NAN a iN ™ scan My : a NI gan ye i + ony AM, WEN My rat. PM We c @ Weg it it 1, SAAS ) | Jomen Bu FIRES oy rm tw FA 3 . VATA SUM GG n) JUAN HES face j Bue Wl Qu wer é wile I Ghe Jeannette Rankin Srigade, Led By THe ist US Congresswoman, Demands Theat Cenzress i. Bring the Boys Boek From Wieheass 2 Act On Neglected Numan Needs At Home The broadest coalition of American women in history—women young aad old, fram church, poli- tical, poace and minority groups, from tho arts, professions and public affairs—will s speak with a_ single voice the day Congress opens. We women, representing 51% of the voting population, will demand that as tts first order of business, Con-7 gress withdraw US froops and act fo make a decent life for our 23 million black people and all citizens, We will convene our own Congress of American Women, following our Petition at the Capitol. We wilf declare our intention to mobilize on all levols In our communities to reshape our society. Start the New Year with a day off from home or job to work for peace with the Jeannette Ran- kin Brigade, Make Womenpower Pol iticess Power pari WCE SAO WARE en Sete RCIA NCR) SDS RON ATO feannctte Rankia Brigade 133 W. 72 Sr. NYC'10023 . Fel: 12 (799-5520) . J will contribute §..... cs sseseseseseseeesteceteneneesenserneed See en, | twill be at Union Stn Washington 11:30 am oes ereseuseneens | Send me wie rain tix (round trip NY/Wosh.) ©$7.50 ocak. | Lv. Pa. St'n Monday Jan. (8 7:30 am; ret. NY tt pm. Beiag Juach bus fare Capitol te Women's Congross. Woar black or somber drass. . | Name coccccccccsucscessensecesensuesaccannesseesesscnessaeatestesseeeesenessenseseuaaasnsmenreseeenensenen i Adress. . ceseccnsuscenaacetse (eoseenceoeseens Ateee ene eetyassecessassaee Tat . i The above advertisement appeared in "fhe Villege Voice", on January 4, 1968, page 21. 5* ‘ GSHRIGENTUAL etahud SUP iy! if NW 35088 Docld: 329599545 Page 564
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Wa date enmats ne veel alban 8 A IORI nA OES nd LIANE A thy Yea 6072, a Lee ee) As babes D whens bn oa WM areeaed fanbase CIF TEPROYED - ; MW 55088 Doecig:32999545 Page 567 ITED STATES DEPARTMENT Ot JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Los Angeles, California in Reply, Please Refer to January 11, i¢c3 File No, — : . . ao¢ CONFIDENTIAL DEMONSTRATION. PROTESTING U. S. POLICE IN VIETWAM co WASHINGTON, .D. C C. TAA v &\ ONY, BBUIEAT on OF Ran halon ly On January 11, 1968, a saree csnenonion gS Santa Ana Police Department, advised that he had received . ,, an application for permission to use public property in the aya. City oe Santa Ana, Califcrnia, which was cubmitted by a Blse“Sturm,- 30802. South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, A“ neti, rs California. | f I acne toesaaenes ft BORE Ape et eget tt TN TINO oe eden fn yt. . ae a H , ~ According “to this application, Sturm indicated she represented the | famen's Intornational Leecuc Tor Peace and Freedom. (WELPF) and was requesting authority “~~ or @ “"srocéssion of approximately 150 persons dressed in black to support the Jeannette Rankin Brigade, protesting the government's posivion on the Viewunam “r in céingunction with a massive dé:onstration to be heid in washington, D. C, on January 15, 1968." Sturm indicated the ptocession would be held between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on January 15; 1998, and would proceed from 6th Street vo sycamore Street, to 8th Street, to Broadway, and dovwmtown Santa ana, California. my GROUP 1 Excluded from automatic cgownerading and declassification CONFIDENTIAL * é . . -¢ . . . 3 “6 . aoe a ell. “ 1 See cay
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UNITED STA‘ TES (@°) ERNMENT M emorand um Mr. W. C. aun ans ; i C. D,/ Brénnan ge? be te ft be JEANNETTE RANKIN BRIGADE INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY) 15 women in his office, Congressmen, the war in Vietnam, . ir Ene lostire fo. en ~é& 100=448475 ONY seaaureiveisivicnasesindbiinte- ec e ee PRIMO cathe Rah A WORE RSE cites. 189 CONTINUED - nae -EBROX ok GD ‘y “oeet Tey noone cota S8aea5a5 ~ j @ DeLoach - Mr. Bishop ir, Sullivan 1/12/68 - Liaison C.D. R.H. Brennan Horner ft me Fa r A 2a" ; oS per Tavel Trotter Te.c. Room Holmes Gandy We have prepared a summary of activities scheduled by the Jeannette Rankin Brigade in their demonstration to be held at the Capitol on January 15, 1968. <A copy of this memorandum is attached for ready reference, Current plans of the Brigade call for the demon- stration to assemble at Union Station, Washington, D. C., at 12:30 p.m. and march to the Capitol via Louisiana Avenue, The Brigade has been unable to obtain a permit to assemble at the Capitol as previously planned. Their request to meet with Speaker of the House, John W. McCormack and Senator Michael J. Mansfield on the steps of the Capitol for the purpose of presenting their petition before the entire demonstrtion has been thwarted. Speaker McCormack agreed to meet with a delegation of 10 to Following the presentation of the petition and until 2 p.m., participants will confer with various At 2 p.m., they will be taken by bus to the - Shoreham Hotel. Washington,'D. °C. It has been previously reported that the Jeannette | Rankin Brigade, a nationwide group of women opposed to the a war in Vietnam, will sponsor a demonstration in Washington,D. Cory on January 15, 1968, to petition Congress to end the war in ~ ant one wpe Ree oe DSI ‘for a conference frem'2'to “"- At 6 p.m., those returning to the New York~Philadelphia,- area will be transported by bus to Union Station to entrain. ge 6 SS . Some of the Brigade's demonstrators are expected to remain in Washington, D. C., until January 16 at which time they will attempt to confer with their Congressmen concerning Communist Party members from New York, Can ee - opt JIE —~ yi ee dae 14 Je ‘ Sib eEag —
Memorandum C.D. Brennan to W.C. Sullivan™ RE: JEANNETTE RANKIN BRIGADE 100=-448475 re id Illinois and the State of Washington have been identified ° aS participants. Among these are Frances“Bordofsky of the -~ New York District Party Committee and Sylvia-fttompson, a ( member of the Party's New York County Committees" ~™ . De ell Busses have been chartered by groups from Cleveland, Newark, New York, and Philadelphia, Supporting demonstrations will also be held by the Brigade's groups in Chicago, Illinois and Clayton, Missouri.,- RECOMMENDATION 3: That the enclosed memorandum to Mrs. Mildred Stegall, the White House; the Vice President; the Secretaries of State and Defense; the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency; United States Secret Service; and the Attorney General. we y © tule ictal ia by ADDENDUM: All information concerning the march has not only been furnished to the above, but has been furnished to Park and Capitol police, Metropolitan police and the military ieee eet Pee tttee ae Le et eer aa Ph intelligence agencies, . ; 5 | Wi ee Ket a wt at ove ra t eed aad mee? 55088 Doold: 32989545 Page S71 - . ¢
+ ge preeet meepeeey rg ne eget re  SORETDENTTAL folie, “ Soaay coe tans. Spee, we ‘PeLoach © “a I na! ees as: ‘Mr. Bishop | Ayes ot, aah” otcame oer ye AR Oe Me Sullivan rae men Raat tg EAE aa 1 - Liaison: we bee - cw) Be Mr. C.D. Brennan - ve soe Tammany 12° “1863 - |. ed 7 oe wee Mr. R. He Horner’ ee ra ‘at: ‘was ptevidusly reported: ‘that ‘the. oJeannietes hrs rs Renkin: Brigade. a‘ nationwide group of women who are: .Opposed : x aoe the war: in Vietnam, will sponsor a demonstration in aos Washington, D. C., on January. 15, , 1968, | ito petition Congress “eet “to end the-war in’ Vietnam. 00 8S we ck ee: Sag athe 74 gaa. . Sources” who have-™ ‘furnished reliable information. ‘in: 8 | the ‘past ‘have advised that current pians call: for the Brigade - = “to .assemble at Union Station, Washington, D. C.,. at 12:30 Dolley =. .JSanuary 15, 1968, The demonstrators will-march to the Capitol |<: oS yda Louisiana Avenue. The Brigade's plans. originally called ~ j,: : for the demonstrators to assemble at the Capitol; however, -.~ = . legal: ‘restrictions have arisen: to Prevent the demonstrators” from assembling at. this site. —. Mong Cg ey Pt at ce ‘The: Brigade further had “nepea to present their eens petition to Speaker of tho House, Joha W. McCormack... and ” » Senator Michael J. Mansfield on the ‘steps of: the Capitol. . ‘Speaker. McCormack:-has ‘answered their: request by stating that. ;. he ‘could not meet. them on the steps, but would be willing. to. ” yeceive a delegation of ten to fifteen women in his office X. on that date. Following this, ‘S020 Participants will. confer ° 7 Med with’ Various Congressmen. : ; 4 os Sa Meee At: 2 pom. on January is: “1968, ‘the ean plan “to be taken in busses to the Shoreham Hotel, Calvort ae - Street, Northwest, Washington, D. C., where the Brigade has. : peserved - a banquet room from 2 to G'p.m. At 6 PM, - ‘those a ; ‘stending the meeting at the Shoreham Notel will again bea. vn transported by bus to Union Station where those who- arrived poe - by train will-depart to the Kew York-Philadeiphia area ‘by mi OE "Special ‘train ‘departing. at. 7 10 Pelle. ve aL gome of: the ‘Brigade’s. denonstrators are ‘expected to. —s - pemain in Washington, D. C., until January 16, 1968, at which | Jn” _, DeéLoach f tine they will attempt to confer with their Congressnen.. ess ms concerning the > war. n Vietnam. 2 fa r a eT ae | -Cosper +e re Sd. —_. ATESELS f * Sow RE ake LPG, a i Pa oe . : ee _ i _ Gout! * 100-448475, ae oD "CONFIDENTIAL a _ AU ; Wave oy ‘Group 1*". * We ‘, a a B @7) O- SR Lge fron automatic SEE... “NOTE ‘PAGE ° THO: owngrading and” Sg IAN 2AIGNE yp 30 estat am = =O) . ie é i ne ATL tar er | ds ommees meee
cab emore indum oe - CONFIDENTIAL: De netosen ee . y° a ¥ 7 irs Bighon. “3 : re somes RANKIN ‘iiaroape: So , re heros ., ee ete ‘participants. in. ‘the ‘demonstration will. “include - Pee, 1° Frances Bordofsky , ‘a member. of ‘the New. York District Connitéee; =: : | a - . Comaunist Party, USA; Sylvia Thoapson, a member of the .- f. _ SUHIECT:: < Communist’ Party's "New York County Committee; . Rosalind Durham," ... Communist Party member in the State of Illinois; and Linda." v. ql: 0. Us. Coxre,:Taimi-Halonen, and Thorun, Robel, ‘Communist, Party’ member's _ dhvcen. 2c: da the State of Washington, WAL wat pee _ ~ } nn - |.) J). Sourees -have reported. that busses have: been: chartered a weeees <2 transport: demonstrators ‘from Cleveland, Ohi; -Newark;c. - ». ii jl. TaNew Jersey; New York, New York;.and- Philadelphia, . Pennsylvania, ‘% "..* 2° P@hesé* busses“are“in'addition’to-a‘special: train of approxi=.. . -; ‘2; mately 20. cars which is to transport participants from | . “*; New. York to Washington, D.-C. -furee.coaches will also. bevte S iadded- to- &. ‘Fegularly scheduled train. at Philadelpaias fa fhe Ue : a sees Set? ah aye 2 ECLA BEL an totes oe 2a GaSR. BTL Hunan Bey. I. Pere fos Jantiaxy penonstrations'in: support: ‘of “the Brigade's demons ; “ol ‘stration. in Washington, D. C., are being planned for .Chicago’™ I "and -St. Louis. In Chicago, the Women for Peace, - a pacifist | group, will bold: a: demonstration January:15,° 1968,; from: +..- - | _.'.22 noon te): psm.Jat the-Federal Building;: ‘Chicago,’ ‘Tllinois.,. ‘1. Phis* demonstration - will urge Congress: to: stop the: war in-inws, | mo “Vietnam and to: work. on human. needs. in the: United States. tc : + The participating women. have been:asked to wear black . | ‘clothing. Mourning veils will be. furnished them at the ' ‘demonstration,: |. f@ui.en 2 to Mies vita ayesner of tue Eovee, | op lees fee eturmack and senators Micngal 3, Nanstiota en the | | SSS PCS "Go tp gilewt vigil of women dressed in black issn'p yo . ., Scheduled: to he held’ on. the stops of the St.. Louis County. i SO as ‘Courthouge, Ciayton,. Missouri, on January.15, 1968,. from * LO I { { | | | |: hi “itt ni eS . ms, 1a noon. to. » Poms : aoa wide one ae Ee irs PLGs es a lek 2 BR a , ee Ct . a fratle . rere ba See nk wie a 9 “Ww ran a .. Sage 2g yet EGE rf Eg AL ee rae ey F vant © a i 1 ese e tres : fia fe tate a ne tanto. tae oo. B Sit Pe habs. Wass. neton < a tae S400" g oam gai gape ge Pos te 4 fry oe ete ~ “S @lassified. “Confidential as ‘some. of: the. information | oa ‘idlided: in’ this ’summary ‘comes’ fxm ‘sensitive sources,:the.s, _ lant “compromise of..which would be detrimental to the u. Boo: or . ; . whe Mist ten RS Didtecat eo WINGH LETTE yee srr ceabed) fry: remain is “Xerox ‘éopies’ being: ‘sent. ‘to Mrs ;: Mildred: ‘Stegall, -. “the: ‘White "House; the:.Vice President; the Secretary of State; . |. ’ “the Secretary ‘of Defense;-‘Director of: the Central Intelligence .~ .- ** Ageney; United States Secret Service; the Attorney. General; -iciythe Deputy Attorney General; and Assistant Attorneys General. -"s.43, Walter Yeagley, --"-" FIDWITIAL. “Stephen J... Pollak and” “, Bed Ms. Vinson, Jr. ', CONE paTTA OYRR oo  : wii ow | . oe ae Stag ee iB Riae - ced a See. ‘memorandum Cc. D. Brennan to W.C. ‘sullivan dated ' “ae/es. captioned. as. above as > prepared by RHH: day ee - | ni 55088. ‘pola: seagsbas", |. Bae 573 |. - rs PB Fabien, re oi o 4 — oo ete Ca epee. oy
FBI. Date: 1/12/68 Transmit the following in ———_—_——_,_PLAINTExt—_____ } con vo ws i (Type in plaintext or code) ier ae CY ee f Via TELETYPE URGENT pot dye | (Priority) foto a: &# ~~ 5 a ane TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448475) aS Soe FROM: SAC, WFO (100-47173) © pEvonsTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY TN VIETNAM, weg te ae WASHINGTON , >. C., JANUARY. FIFTEEN, SIXTYEIGHT, INFORMATION — UZ ERE. nei? on eeeety . wet CONCERNING - 857 INSPECTOR A.D. BEYE, U.S. PARK POLICE, WASHINGTON, D.C., ADVISED THIS DATE PERMIT IS TEING GtANTED FOR JEANNETTE RANKIN BRIGADE (JRB) TO USE SPACE AT FOOT OF CAPITOL HILL IN THE vici~ | NITY OF THE GRANT MONUMENT FOR ASSEMBLY ON MONDAY, JANUARY " FIFTESN, SIXTYEIGHT. INSPECTOR BEYER ADVISED REPRESENTATIVE or! JRB REQUESTED PERMISSION FOR USE OF THIS AREA FOR APPROXIMATELY rome ONE HOUR BEGINNING ELEVEN THIRTY AM, TANUARY FIFTEEN, SIXTY- EIGHT, AND PERMIT WILL ALLOW SPEAKERS DURING THAT PERIOD. wel , oP eh ae ae ee es « e (2) - Bureau REG~34 ot ee ys as vw [yr 2 F 2- WFO . PORE Telia ewe yg wo BE . o e se a ‘° GIT:fet ae gan LY a ( ! ‘ ; ) \ Approved: : - é Spetial Agent’ in Charge ¥ NW 55088 DoclId: soogdsa5 Page 5 574 a renege ‘| SE ee EP OR I I Tre be ery . ce eee _ ae. men oe esp ae rel 0 Co
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: Seiaprievs o-2ex63) ‘ | | FBI | | “ lnm t | | Date: 1/12/68 ! Transmit the following in —_— | (Type in plaintext or code Via AIRTEL AIRMAIL | ne (Priority) | ~ ae bowen _ it TO: DIRECTOR, FBI 4 f * x - \ FROM: SaC, ATLANTA (100-7300) (P) it SUBJECT: _ DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING LNT 2 STALE S 83> POLICY IN VIBTNAM, _ WASHINGTON, D.C,, n JANUARY 15- 15, 1968. et (; | INFORMATION CONC ERNIN iG \ INTERNAL SECURTEY) 00: WFO) Re Buairtel to Albany, 12/5/67, and Atianta tele- type, 1/12/68, to Bureau. | Enclosed herewith for the Bureau are 11 copies, | for WFO 2 copies, and for San Francisco 2 conies, of an LEM captioned as above, prepared at Atlanta, Georgia, on 1/12/53, and suitable for dissemination. | | | | Copies of the enclosed LHM are being furnished to llitn MIG, Region V, Ft. M Rherson Ga.; U.S. scores service, Atlanta, Ga.; NIS, Chatheséot, S.c.; OSI, Robias APB, Ga.; and USA, Atlanta, AGRE! te Torma tion @- Bureau (2 no. ott) od SEO (fae, 2) . eee ore et, 2 - San Francisco (zac. 2)(RM) = § ~ Atlanta (2 - 100-7300 ; yee 1 - 100-6730 we. 69 fase et LE 5 AS ad . bp is ’ aes 1 - 100-3128 . Db 1 - 100-7253 8 1 - 100-New Dead) (RICHARD ‘ARRY) JAN 15 196 CTH smet pomenes (13) el C): , N | este *- “em AGENCY: ~ i { p pe Shey — = ro . a y 7 C4 — ATE TG ws ab id CG) wear Te : 5, Oe > anne n OREO i? | R ote ee | vy Ay _" Ge a | Approved: ——~<- A vo Sent Coy S00 73a, Ber _—-— Lat at : ec a i a G aaa 90 VSoeelal Agent in Crarg G TK thy. NW 35088 Docld: 329599545 Page O77
UNIR i STATES DEPARTMENT OF a AA erent be. & FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION eh Atlanta, Georgia January 12, 1968 In Reply, Please Refer to File No. DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING U.S, POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 15-16, 1968, INFORMATION CONCERNING (INTERNAL SECURITY) Mrs. NanéyGolltingon st OP the- American Friends Ser- Vice Committee Office in Atlanta, Georgia,” ‘aavised.on January 12; 19668, that a Greyhound bus had been chartered by indivi- duals from Atlanta who were due to take part in the Jeannette Rankin Brigade in Washington, D.C., on January 155. 1968, and “She would accompany this group. > Sm W. Earl Perry, Charter Manager, Southeastern Grey- hound Lines, advised on January 12, 1968, that a 38-passenger \ ° bus had been chartered by Nrs. Nancy Collinson, and the bus \ is scheduled to leave the Atlanta Greyhound Bus Depot at 7:30 p.m. on January 14, 1968, and due to arrive at the Union Sta- tion in Washington, D.C., at 10:00 a.m. on January 15, 1968. On the return trip from Washington to Atlanta, the passengers are to be picked up at 6:00 p.m. on January 15, 19658, at the Shorham Hotel, and the bus is due to arrive in Atlanta at 8:00 a.m. on January 16, 1968. The following individuals were advised of the above on January 12, 1968: Lieutenant Robert Shattles, Atlanta’Police Department ; Special Agent Phillip Perry, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Atlanta, Georgia; Hoyt West, Special Agent, lllth Military Intelligence Group, Region V, Fort McPherson, Georgia; This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be dis- - tributed outside your agency. re ° COPIES Distro 4 YED LS v - iF, : bu MAY LE 1974, : | 4 pe Lf Hf bp “| DD TOS R 5 HW 55068 Docld:32989545 Page 578 ENCLO: ~ ——-
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parted - i ae i vues _ 4 BENGE TY a ab es: YE 205, 12% Strest ~ Philadelphia, Pa. 19107 = Telephone: LO 3-4310 NS Se = iio Dear WSPER | Yomen Strike for Peace nationally is supporting the Jeannette Rankin Brigade. Planeloais, trainloads and carloads of women will be coming into Washington on Mon- day, January 15th, from all over the country. Ye are particularly pleased with this action because it represents for the first time a real coalition of women's peace groups, church groups, theatre personalities, and community leaders. ‘ The Day is envisioned as a solemn, dignified confrontation of those who should be presenting the ever growing opposition to the war. We ask that you write your Con- nession urging that they supvort the four points ii sted in the enclosed Call as Con- go gress reconvenes. Later in the afternoon at our Women's Congress we want to be able to \ revort on Congressional responses, We will all meet at Union Station in Washington at 11:30 &M and slowly walk to the Capitol. We ask the women to wear black, We will be led by Jeannette Rankin who will croceed to the top of the Capitol steps with a representative delegation of 50 women to “resent our petition to the two men who represent the whole of Congress, Senator Mike ‘’ansfield and Speaker of tne House McCormack. ‘The delegation will read the demands be~ fore the assembled women and the two Congressmen. Leaving the Hill, the women will enter buses for a motorcade to a Gongress of American Nomen (place to be announced), . Women rill present an analysis of the current crisis on the war front and the domestic front ", > ading to suggestions for program and actions to be taken back to our conmunities for im- lementation. Women may choose to remain in Washington the next day to meet with their Congressmen. f you wish to stay and wish help in securing accommodations, contact the Hospitality Com- ithee, 2140 P, St, N.W . Washington, DC (293-2020). We regret that in order to get the ovest train fare we had to guarantee return the | same day; therefore you would have to inance your own trip back on the 16th, ‘Our hope is that 10 ,000 women will converge upon Washington. We urge you to parti~ ipate, Yours for Peace, CAL Taylor SMEBT & T 30th STREST Sration INFORMATION DESK AT 7:45 TO ALLOW TIMe FOR PRESS AND TV DVERAGE. LIMIT OF 200 SEATS ON TRAIN ~~ RESERVE EARLY, WW 550868 Docld: 32589545 Page 582 Lo
ae 1 ” a antl Et taaitn ser edana bende Aneta abi. econ ag Pan emitted oo ¥, Hb (ev. $-22-64) . . Rishap y, Casper a F Mr. Cottahan_ é FBI Date: 1/12/68 Transmit the following in (Type in plajntext or code) i . Treiter___._§ Via airtel “— _aiymaid pe : (Priority) ee Boa f Miss Gaady—. § TO: "DIRECTOR, FBI FROM: . SAC, ST. LOUIS (100-20923) (P) “DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D,. C., 1/8/68 - JEANNETTE RANKEN BRIGADE INFORMATION CONCERNING (18) ReBuairtel to AL, 12/5/67, and, SL teletypes to k \ Bureau, 1/9 and 1/11/68. be. Enclosed for the Bureau are 11 copies of a letterhead memorandum suitable for dissemination, and for WFO 2 copies. Local dissemination has begn made to USA,. Secret Service, St. Louis Police Department, Clayton Police Department, and Navy, Army and Air Force Intelligence. 4 Wi St. Louis County Police Department has been ora advised but has not been furnished a copy of the LHM. be w ° «< ~ Source one is INFORMANT ¥ > “MMOS MOH = . : ‘ —e OI “M¥Od SLVOS als FTA Source two iS INFORMANT: ' The LHM has been classified CONFIDENTIAL to protect identity of these sources of continuing value. . wenn cae me aN 3. - Bureau (Enc. 11) (ran * wo 2 - Washington Field (Enc, 2) (RM) ss JAN 16 1968 2 - St. Louis (1 - 100- 20923) ; deanna Lanrogmanrs. Oye cs. . 100-20884 PEACE CENTER)" ee te ; J : “ ¢ _ 200- ~19842 - VIDEM)- i he hae i vee ey ie cmeenemeninns mati ONCE ne ee pak, ate MONL yen Ainltnanbaleel ante pe. “4a9 ‘quo -‘asi) Ov" Bee tet amos toe
aia iamn 55086 DocId: 32969545 Page S640 — ———- SL 100-20923 St, Louis has not attempted to characterize any of the names listed on printed flyer that is a part of the LHM,. The names written in after St, Louis delegation are not known to have subversive connections, although they are associated with peace and anti-Vietnam activities. St, Louis is continuing its efforts to identify individuals who will travel to Washington, D., C., and it will follow demonstration to be held at Clayton, Missouri, 1/15/68, Bureau will be kept advised by airtel.
6  ©& « va UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please R . “es : FileNe oerte aio. Louis, Missouri , CONFIDENTIAL January 12, 1968 . DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING . UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM, wt WASHINGTON, D, C., JANUARY 8, 1968 - Fe JEANNETTE RANKEN BRIGADE an a Information was developed that in late fall of 1967 an organization known as the Jeannette Ranken Brigade had sent out a call for a demonstration to be held at the White House in Washington, D,..C., on-January 8, 1968, in protest of the War in Vietnam, Jeannette*Ranken, the Chairman of this Brigade, is 86 years old and isla former member of Congress from the State of Montana, Ske first went to Congress in 1917. The December 14, 1967 issue of the "St, Louis Post~ Dispatch", a daily St. Louis newspaper, in an article on Page 10C, stated that Jeannette Ranken was planning a massive Vietnam peace project by women who would converge on Congress in January, 1968. She is elsewhere quoted to have said, "Tes thousand women have sat back and let their sons be killed in Vietnam, If we had .ten thousand women willing to go toe jail if necessary we could stop the war in Vietnam, You cannot bey wars without women." She has stated that she is willing t< stay in jail until the bombing in Vietnam is stopped. Source One advised on January 6, 1968, that the St. Louis Peace Information Center, at 6217 Delmar, has been active in organizing interest in the Jeznnette Ranken demons = abtia. It was announced that the date for the demonstration at Wechi te tac, D, C., had been changed from Jnnuary 8, to January 15, 1968. CONFIDENT TELAT Group t Ere Luded eye ea an aie toe Gowngradine ead Aaa engi st a lat This communicz?t:on and its conter+- -“e Toaned fo vor hy FF - FBI, and neither 2b of Lts cud 4 ‘a tS hoRted | outside of the agency to which lo. . Vicn | 3 | ENCLOSURES , HW 55086 Doold: 329899545 Page 565 \
f , ss CONF EDENTIAL DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM source said that in addition to sending a delegation to Washington, D, C,, the St. Louis group is formulating plans for a demonstration to take place in St. Louis, Missouri, on January 15, 1968, The Peace Center has distributed a leaflet. A copy of this leaflet is as follows: at | 1 NW 35086 Doocld: 32989545 Page 556 . . 4
a . . a“ eC cce ans ao AT oats At EN NES Hem avers centy OPE tend Uifialle ind Rite Se gt NAME Cette et SOT tegen tee ESS Gee teat em come abt, : anctrepaey mee ot mere ap tee wo or - ~ ~My 4 as ween eae sy meee , - ; who are Guay xara! by the ruthless slau gntor in Vietnarn co 3 and the persistent neylect of human n ne eds at home 4 e bal EON ES _ . ” arte th gn I FAL Pe Ro OR rs -phige REA Te ty Be BT ee . fH a a - FY 7 “ vy P aN tah ee AE Te RS x ‘ BS tye? age 8 CoN ad Scr vie af TEN aga Huis Mee & Medea F “sy \ EPP RM ea id ’ f 4 3 . ais 2 = : a “F Ma a ry : eee by , B Moe Wet eat wd od “ny g ui Saathe pe a : as Congress opens Support Fa . . +. id ee Jeannetie Rankin as she leads a representative delegation of American women to ‘, ~@ the Capliol to demand that: ° ae - - . - : Congress, as its first order of business, resolve fo end the war in Vietnam 0 | and immediately arrange for the witndrawal of all American troops. , be le a Be Ser Pat Tan. bo S ee ai 3, Hespie| WOMEN OF AMERICA, our power is unlimited. On January 15 American women will fa i . homes 3 snigert TS a PETITION the United States Congress Congress use its power to heal a sick society at home. . MI ” Congress use its power to make reparation for the ravaged land we Jeave S behind m Vietnam. 2s i Congress listen to what the American people are saying and refuse the insatiable demands of the military-iudustrial complex. rheapoagatis Fp Capito et Fi gO} CONVENE a Congress of American Women that afternoon to develop —fep pPAese | programs to meet the crisis in America—programs which will express BI Sik 38 age i our poliiical power, reason and conscience. /Retarh LET US DECLARE our intention to reiirn to our communities and mobilize Tues: woren on all levels of activity, dedicated to reshaping American society: and night” — restoring our country to a position of honor in the coramunity of nations. - —_" aes . mee we Me, - : Nerignal i ar mye s e 7 *, we PARTIAL HST OFASPONSORS Bee _ > Mrs. Martin Luther King, Jr Oe ; pe TS eee Muriel Ade ons — ; Rebecca Berman fore - a nd aos is \ 7 Mio Aurbekken Adioli | Peggy Billings noe fonds a y sessica fAtford Daguar Wise, Donne dalen Key Boyle “pos for Neile Morton Stecence Cri Carol Anderson ikki Bridges : 3 — ol: Grace Mara Newman niet ee riley | Ellen Aurkotken une Buchenhelz i Dorothy Nyland oath Thomas Culv Halan Beker Cather ne Li Cone ‘ aE Mrs. Joseph Papp Rub. Buinberison Norma Becker Twila Lytton mecavert & # Rosa 0, Parks _ tuby ; ee aa & ¥ ' Aars. Ann Eaton Mrs. Herry te Mary Clarke wy ’ 5 judith Morse Eato Mrs. tena x7 acth - binslal . . . a eniomin Spock Mee Mes. | Joha C. Bennett Eva Rubinslaian Coffin ae een Gorse Grace Loucks Elliot The Brigada iS Cox We osed ef Weyer , Legust ail Walks af life, churches arths tet boll . : YO ALT AMERICAN WOMEN oe i Saieuis Dele Bretia } Het MENS CM vet sponsored bye Fa , aati ae a a pe cee eee “ Lam proud of the fact that my first vote cast in Congress 5 i sare rote > ‘ Stuy f a i iveun i Hay. t PLS. Secs L Was & oe vee 8 against war, It was the first opportunity fect” PoP oe SM woman fo vote because I was the firs ret woman to be ele ; ache! Fas WLI? Vas view. Suhaite t -. sreoee “ ; } es Sak 7} to Congress, , -Charisffe resk viel Bernice ; rif oo Whee | ra Chemeyer, lelerer Spiegelberg i believed then as I do today that women are the are , . I Nw 55088" Doold: 32089545, Page, 587- - musi be concerned with the needs and development * - . Hy ey en 5 # Rohm waa Theva ater Peonht fan tha e¢enty CF thea
9 VUES EU, hee ake behind in Vicinam. Sal. Pit Tan. 8 2 bill end (ie wing. Sestisys Sie WOMEN Congress listen to what insatiable demands of the eetwntan OF BHignts i Breite Saray arte nomes Fo Capitol #! 70) Pe ALE. EP GA. Yrs gi x a e gh ngrea~ et bo, Meturnt LET US DECLAR nigh Mahia! ee PARTIAL LIST OFASPONSORS . £ Muriel Adams _. Rebecca Berman RIG Acroakie an « Mic Aurbckken Adioli Donne 4 Bovi SP Laka) Nelle Mort onne Allan Kay Boyle : we 2 gO alie Morton ct . Corel Anderson Nikki Bridges : ~s F oa, Grace Mora Newman "erence Criley EH Lt hol t : 2 ae Dorathy Nylend Elste Thomos Culve en Aurbokken Jane Buchenholz é i — y Nylar i] 2 E aA Ps . tg here? he Polly Cuthbertson ; falan Beker serine LT Camp i ey? « 2 PACS. Josep t Opp ro f -* ‘ Sinemet, Yh e . “f yt Ruby Dee Norma Becker Twila Lyfion Cavert rele 7 ® 7 Rosa Parks ‘ ; OF Be ‘ J F re hirs. Ann Eaton Mrs. Fi Harry Belafonte Mary Clarke Mi * s B x Judith Morse Eaton 7 ns . Bs . _ enjamin Spock a Mrs, rs. Jenn C, Bennett Eve Rubinstein Coffin “re, a eal -_ eee m————= Groce Loucks Ejfiott pt y ge } THE Brigad 2 is Lowipased of Wey wen oout all Wolke of Pe Church es arts, ? ae: a é - : Sas: > iow Specer bode Af $ ra) ; TO ALL AMERICAN WOMEN, ,«...' Z E Cnieus De elegari 9254 = faetia! ifset j (Net gbenseréd by of : , ganleatiots) - - Bg np ee ; i tam proud of the fact that my first vote cast in Congress z . H fos ore GEO fir , f wivoune Le 4a 4, lets Fleck WES & oe agiinst war. it was the first opportunity for a : re} our tog i § woman to vole because I was the firs st woman to be electe é Say amare £ LPH ans an, inant Sohette, | to Congress ” oes lect i } » oF its a ; . ¢ © ORR Peas. CherieiTe 7 resmind, Bernice | ‘ i i i bolieved then as I do today that women are the ones who : i must be concere od with the needs and dev clopment of the ; ; humen race, I have always fought for the dignity of all : ; huyran heings -- for those of the present 2 Ss well as those i of future generations. i Twill continue to struggle as long as I Live, ~e orE2 why ote Te AUR UO DAHER, Oe AN aN Bete A) rh boule . . no, ints Hlowe Suh -oelleranh jot “yy of son VS SB we OE Se oo t* Rte anh 7 I cheatin mates ka aneeiaalioniat ates ' MY i manied Yo co Same ® Nie ber FC AM ENTRIES 2 stems. ay nN Sine ae oe xf Sut, i f) ay aye ALLY NW 35086 Docld: 329589545 Page 556 ier OF Diusiness, resolve and immediately arrange for the witodrawal of all American troops. Congrel@Mse its power to heal a sick ‘society at @.. Congress use its power to nuke reparation forthe ravaged land we leave fot OFG AMERICA, our power is unlimited. On January 45 American women will: PETITION the United Sta a Congress of American Women that afternoon to develop. programs to meet the crisis in America—programs which will express our political power, reason and conscience. 4 our Intention io return to our commumnities and mobilize women on all levels of activity, dedicated to reshaping American society. and restoring our country to a position of honer in the community of nations. “ ‘ ™ Peggy Billings mo TS GueN ARE URGED TO WEAR BLACK WHEREVER THEY ARE GN JANUARY 15 io end the war in Vietnam the American people are sa ying and refuse the rnilitary-industrial complex. ates Congress hp ee ro, a “tg “Ete - se ea 2 Mes, Martin t tuther} King, dr. : Jessica FAN Hord Dagua rWilson a i hope ail women will respomd te the f-"‘owing CALL, and join me in Washinston on January 51988, the opening day of Congress, 43 i aA oe ES th highest _henaa, io 2 ¥ tone Soe creme y a Je we Pee; HE ve vd i ee * or, cee ge Ltt . Ty. aA Sots er Nad ina wee i JEANNETTE RA NSSIN 3
CONFIDENTIAL DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IN VIETNAM With regard to th. local demonstration, Source advised that final plans would be made at a meeting scheduled at the Peace Center on January 14, 1968. It has been proposed that the demonstration would take place at the St. Louis County, Missouri Courthouse at Clayton, Missouri, It will consist of women dressed in black, standing in silence for one hour hr---re 12 Noon and 1 PM. An article on Page 8A of the "St: Louis Lie Democrat", a St. Louis daily newspaper, Friday, January 12, 196 states that vigil for peace will be held at Clayton, This article says that an hour-long vigil for peace by women weariag black is planned for January 15, 1968, for one hour at noon at the St, Louis County Cour thouse. The vigil is being carried out by the St. Louis Chapter of thetWomen Strike for Peace, V/s Miss Nolan Peskin is described as tee founder...0b—thGmS bem LOU San. ay Chapter. "She is further referred to »# the wife of the Clavton, ‘Missouri, businessman who is a member cf the Veterans for Peace, ‘ According to the articie, plans will be finalized at a meeting to be held at the Peace information Center on January 13, 1788, - x 8. Source Two advised on January 10, 1968. that women from St. Louis who intend to take part in the January 15,. i852 demonstratior at Washington, D, C., are being told that bre. St. Louis group will travel together via Trans World Airlines They will depart St.. Louis at 6:25 PM on Sunday, January J¢ 1968, and will arrive in Washington «t 9:63 PM, Each woran is being told that she should make ker own sirline rasery and that each is to pay her own trave] expenses. Hcusine ir. Washington, BD, C,, will be provided for, however, food «il}3 have to be purchased by the individuel. It is pessible that some money may be contributed by individesis who cannot make the trip but who want to help others whe can go but who ate lacking the funds. On January 15, 1968, the women will etterct to call on members of the Conmsrets und present to them treix opposition to the Vietnam Wer. O» January 16, 1968. a Mero: Congress" will be held in Wasnivgton, BD, C,, Tor the DHEA | issuing instructiors to the G*lec-tes corserning fitues activities that they are to Curry ont uporw retarpsy 6 aero. homes, The location where inis ae~ ting will be be. te 0 ov known. NW 55088 Docld: 32989545 Page 569
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evelyn Se rcee RR ea “UNITED: SF ATES DEPARTMENT: OF JUSTICE” * Ree Mygat : . -BPRDSRaL BWRE eU OP PP RCPS aT 10K s ; EY me PRilade 1 ph: Las Veansyis34 | ie by, te aye Fae e . Sam avy 1g, 1E5R. + a oy a DSnOMETRATEON FEG8 SOY Me Tien eee. POE De STREER, darn, De Geo lb. TARUERY 15. 5968 entre an Oak January 5, LORE, OFfiner Temes we acre, Civil Drs: shed Lene fe. Unis, Eniiadalpiia Police Departient ,- HAGE - srk ab hs 7 EWE - 2k yers. rviraining ‘to the: ‘echeduled sasunry 17, 1968. dtemotta Raa. brigede (JHB): demonstration tn Wasi inston, eS. he first -sarvied tne - heading doin the Teprueey « Aackin yndiesde.” and listed | - Sher atirass arm. phen nieriser FOr. the JEB 38 20: South lgth Stress , hthedoirhtu; Bs. | (F253 5.5570}. . me "second - . a uf ‘he ot wewenire “Po all. drecioas: dome" irom. wSANREDTS “Aa ri listed. « parties iiet of spongors.— Copies mS a 8t bhese-. flyers, are ates: 224 to thie memorandum. Cotte a iw ; ‘the information services of the Bell Ge lephone yO Company of Permeylvania reflected that the. listing for:  °. - . LY 45570 was Women Strike for Peace, 20 South 12th - . Speak, Philadelphia, Poe : > rk June raear 2 aT4) pit peed Ke WER Gf Zhe ' . rattatkad Relves -aalds - LOL: bail dit). SP rbee <i is contacted. ‘Gnder Peery Qo MeStexic be rtated that. one Jeannette’ Rankin . sei pede was a -ed nor. GUMmLTCAS Lormet of various peace . oo, groups and .chuveh women. at was being coordinated in _ mo -Phitadelprita - ouk of the WEY ofPine only for this one +: ottasion and for the group of WOT soUne oO Wavhington, DM. Gey of danuary 15, 106%. 4 Laven jo the Capitol ~~ tp PETLeLon Congress wes ohgiast:, 2: rae. of the tivities vow then be edd Me oy icone town Uaaversite whrbeh haa provides Pre RA Le Pox the convening . - . . . “ge | . : a . on a rs er RAPTRS REATROVED | — - ne , | : , go - AG NW 35088 Docld: 32939545 Page S33 - . arcs . ae . - :
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COME SUPPORT JEANNETLE RANKIN AS SHE LEADS US FO THB CAPITOL: fO DEMAND THAT --~- a 1. CONGRESS AS ITS FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS RESOLVE TO END THE WAR IN VIETNAM AND IMMEDIATELY ARRANGE FOR -THE WITHDRAWAL OF ALL AMERICAN TROOPS. 2. CONGRESS USE ITS POWER TO HEAL A SICK SOCZZTY AT HOMB, 2. CONGRESS USS ITS POWER TO MAKE REPARATION FOR THE " RAVAGED CAND WE LEAVE BEHIND IN VIETNAM, 4, CONGRESS LISTEN TO WHAT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE SAYING AND REFUSE THE INSATIABLE DEMANDS OF THE MILITARY-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX. WOMEN OF AMERICAL ©’ A ava ds yon ON JANUARY 15th WE WILL se) end ’ PETITION THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS © | CONVENS A CONGRESS OF AMERICAN WOMEN THAT AFTERNOON TO- DEVELOP PROGRAMS TO MEET THE CRISIS IN. AMERICA - PROGRANS WHICH WILL EXPRESS OUR POLITICAL POWER, REASON AND CONSCIENCE. , ~~ Yr NW|55088 Docld/32989545 Page 595
’ THE JEANNETTE RANKIN BRIGADE 20 Ss. 12th St. ‘Phila., Pa. 19307 ~ LO 44-5570 Enclosed is § Lox Trenton. ~ Train leaves 7:32 A.M. £rom Trenton. (Train leaves Washington 6:00 -P.M. shaxp.) ‘ Nane. -. Address . FF . Phone. ’Make checks payable to Jeannette Rankin Brigade emer thor mtr All women are urged to wear black on January 15th. “ fete % 4 b train tickets ~ $8.50 round trip £xom 30th St. Station -~ $10.50 round trip X£xon —_ J cannot go ~ am enciosing $ fox someone else to go. Be at 30th St. Station 7:45 A.M, (train leaves 8:10 A.M.). Fox further information about the DAY contact the office.) HW 55088 Docld:32989545 Page 5960 a | a. 7 ne ved
Pe an ee ee cet ne ene eee ete cee Ltt et i ee SE ee ee JEANNETTE RANKIN Helena, Montana November 27, 1967 TO ALL AMERICAN WOMEN: I am proud of the fact that my first vote cast in Congress / was a vote against the war. It was the first opportunity for a woman to vote, because I was the £Lirst woman to be @€lected to Congress. , I believed then, as I do today, that women are the ones that must be concerned with the needs and development of the human race. I have always fought for the dignity. of all human beings ~ for those of the present as well as those of £uture generations. I will continue to struggle as long as I live. I hope all wonen will respond to the following call and join me in Washington on January 15, 1968, the opening day of Congress. With highest hopes, JEANNETTE RANKIN ce ee a ee a ee ee ee et re ee ee es ee ee ee —_— E: | | 4 | ‘ { Hy a , . | om rm ? HW S5088 Docld: 32989545 | Page 557 ‘ : WW 55088 Docid:32989545 |Page 597
sok . "I ar _ e ” > PARTIAL LIST OF SPONSORS °° ~ Po Myxys. Haxrxy* Bellefonte Mrs. John C, Bennett Kay Boyle _ Katherine L.{Camp Ruby: Dee . » Mxs, Ann, Zaton Judith*Morse\Eaton Eleanor \French Mxs. Jack’Gilford ‘Dx, Carolyn/Goodman Vivian“Hallinan Mrs. BE. Y Haxburg ‘DorothyXHassler Dr. Frances”Herring Mxs. Maxtin Luthex’ King Susan K. \Kinoy Ruth\Krause Margaret.“Kuhn Helen BX Lamb Viveca Lindfors JessicafMitgord Grace Hora Yeewan Mxrs. Joseph Papp Rosa’ Parks Nan S. Pendergrast Esther Pike Malvina\Aeynolds Mxs. Robert\Ryan-, Helen Huntington Smith Mrs. Benjamin’Spock Susan’ Sontag Mrs, GS. Emlen Stokes Ethe “Taylor Pearl*Wij4len Dagmar/Wilsonc— bere TG pt ot * ale UN ne ad Qian not z comment figas mor This document cpt?! 33 + Bhs Bers Corclusions of She Pu. EDL ead is luancd to ¥ Rene are not to be Gistrivatec Oud yF be Se ro faa Rotate Ved SA OM S ‘ MW O55088 Docld:32989545 Page 356 . ‘
FD-36 (Bev, 5-22-64) r @ ‘Vaxmashementy ot - FBI Date: 1-12-68 - Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code) Viq __ AIRTEL REGISTERED MAIL | : . “ (Priority) ae ey Woe eee ye ~ TO: DIRECTOR, FBI . a - FROMy, 24 | SAC, ‘RICHMOND (100- 10593) -P- fy ty : | * DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES | POLICY IN VIETNAM, WASHINGTON,. D. C. JANUARY 8, 1968 INFORMATION CONCERNING INTERNAL SECURITY 00: WFO _ ' f a ° t ao x ReBureau airtel to all offices, 12-5-67, and i? Richmond teletype dated 1-1l- 68. Enclosed for the Bureau are 10 copies of LHM concerning captioned demonstration arfd two copies for WFO. ; One copy each of the LHM is being transmitted to. 21% the following: . ”s 109th MIG, Richmond, Va., via FD-342 U.S. Secret Service, Richmond, Va., via FD-342 The first confidential source referred to in the enclosed LEM is INFORMANT, . The: second confidential source referred to is INFORMANT, ay . ft LEAD: xs ERR ‘id RICHMOND: Will follow this matter and keep the Bureau and WFO advised of pertinent Geve LOpmenes ees eee (37 - Bureau (Encs. ee AN 1 146 2 . WFO (Encs. 2) (BEY, . 4 AN UP 568 2 - Richmond 65 r DWH:j11 Acency:* G2) Ohi BSS ba, 65525228) rr a , ao ‘ : pa oe, (7) ¢ Gp me ne (ISD, GRB=@D) Ze Lx piyne® Ly , . atc tear \ H! U) OKW i. Lee ‘ f HOW FORW: aes “K. BY: WAL az, Ar Aen - , NW Soprfis eosgesas: RY! age, 52 ; Sen M Per
lqgiED STATES DEPARTMENT OFNUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Richmond, Virginia f . da Reply, Please Refer to HL “? & : * File No, January 12, 1968 DEMONSTRATION PROTESTING UNITED STATES POLICY IW VIETNAM, WASHINGTON, D, C. JANUARY 8, 1968 Detective C. F. SMITH, Intelligence Squad, Richm nOnd , Virginia, Police Departyent , advised that he had waceivel information that ICHIR HASEGAWA , who is known to be active in peace movement gr tips in the Richmond, Virginia, ares was planning to attend the demonstration sponsored by ‘the Jeannetiea Renkin Brigade originally scheduled for Jantary 8th but now planhed for January 15, 1968. \ . SMITH stated that his information indicated: that HASEGAWA planned to tfavel to Washington, D. C., to participate in that demonstration with other unknown individuals. He stated that he has no information concerning HASEGAWA's mode of transportation to Washington nor her participation in the demonstration. SMITH also has no information concerning the number of individuals planning 0 ‘attend the demonstration with her. A confidential source. advised on September 8, 1965, that the publication "Four Lights," described as the official yablication of the Woman's Tnternational League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF ) in a supplement to its July 1965 issue, Listed the nominees for the National Board of the WILPF. ‘ Included in this listing was the following name ~ MARI ; HASEGAWA , also known 4s ICHIRO HASEGAWA. Within the treme work of the WILPF, her activities were listed as follows President - New Jersey State Branch - 1956 ~ 1960 National Membership Chairman - 1960 -, 1965 Member of the National Board and Vice President - 1962 ~ 1965 . President Burlington County, New Jersey, Branch - . 1961 - 1965 A second confidential ree who has Pure: Lh shed vellable information in the past, advised on- June 15, Loi, that THOMAS NABRIED and FRANCIS: GABOW, Communist tarky or gastern Pennsylvania and Delaware (CPEPD) Leader's,’ have oot! COPTAS nremovey HE. MAY 13 | NW 35086 Dsooltd: Moss Page 600 ERBSLOSURE ff Ge