FIREWORKS DEVELOP IN DISARMAMENT DISCUSSION AT WOMEN'S MEETING
Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On May 9, 1925, The Washington Times reports that "discussion developed into a 'battle of nations' at today's session of the International Council of Women*."
The discussion, held at the Washington Auditorium, was on a proposed resolution on "the question of disarmament."
Mrs. Maud Greenwalt of Washington, a prominent member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and opponent of disarmament, was denied the opportunity to speak with shouts of "don't let her talk," and "make her get off the stage."
Mrs. William Cummings Story, honorary president general of the DAR, was allowed to speak and her address against disarmament was greeted with "round after round of applause."
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The American delegation at this ICW meeting opposed disarmament on the grounds that the United States should be prepared militarily in defense of freedom.
*ICW was founded in Washington, D.C. in 1888 to advocate in favor of human rights for women. Today ICW is represented in 70 countries worldwide & is headquartered in Paris.
SOURCE
"Women In Row Over Arms," The Washington Times, May 9, 1925, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
