WILPF Pittsburgh Greets Historic Peace Boat
Published on August, 44 2023
Enthusiastic supporters of the Golden Rule on the dock in Erie, PA, on August 4, 2023.
By Mary King and Susan Smith
Pittsburgh Branch
September 2023
On August 4, 2023, a caravan from Pittsburgh WILPF traveled to Erie, PA, to greet the Golden Rule, a ship built by Quakers in 1958 to sail to the Marshall Islands to interrupt nuclear testing. It has been restored by Veterans for Peace to share its message that nuclear abolition is possible along its 1500-mile Great Loop voyage.
An enthusiastic group from Pittsburgh was joined by about a dozen locals in welcoming the beautiful ship and crew.
We toured the ship, talked to the crew, and sang anti-nuclear and peace songs on the dock. The mayor of Erie sang two songs along with us. Members of the group who sailed with the crew reported getting many waves and thumbs up from others in the harbor.
You can learn more about the Golden Rule and its mission at: www.vfpgoldenruleproject.org.
House Resolution 77, in committee since January, offers positive steps to reduce the risk of nuclear war and to promote global peace and security.
