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Smiley, James L 1921-10-09

Description: Letter to Eugene V. Debs, 10/09/1921. Says that today he will honor his birthday by writing to Eugene V. Debs. Tells Eugene V. Debs that he thinks that he would be interested in the article he recently wrote in the CHURCHMAN, regarding the disarmament conference in Washington. Writes that in the letter he said that the people are rising up in harmony with William Borah and demanding that there be a drastic reduction in armaments. Tells Eugene V. Debs that the churches must lead the movement for disarmament and do so not only with prayer, but with action as well. Remarks that if something is not done to eradicate war that a revolution occur.
Origin: 1921-10-09
Source: http://indstate.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/evdc/id/10821
Collection: Eugene V. Debs Correspondence
Subjects: Birthdays
Disarmament
Churches
Famous Hoosiers
Labor

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