by Susan | Dec 24, 2017 | peacemaker birthdays, Uncategorized
December 24, 1745 Benjamin Rush “Controversy is only dreaded by the advocates of error.” December 24, 1754 George Crabbe “A great lie is like a great fish on dry land; it may fret and fling and make a frightful bother, but it cannot hurt you. You...
by Susan | Dec 18, 2017 | Monuments
This Tribute to Human Rights, by Mariano González Beltrán, was dedicated on December 15, 2004 and is located in the Plaza de Santo Domingo. Composed of numerous figures cast in bronze and arranged in a circle, it represents “a society that lives in harmony, in...
by Susan | Dec 17, 2017 | peacemaker birthdays
December 17, 1936 Pope Francis “Human rights are not only violated by terrorism, repression or assassination, but also by unfair economic structures that creates huge inequalities.” December 18, 1927 Ramsey Clark “A great many people in this country...
by Susan | Dec 11, 2017 | Monuments
On December 10, 1948 the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations, which held its fifth General Assembly at the Palais de Chaillot, in Paris. In 1985, at the entrance of the forecourt, an engraved slab was dedicated and the esplanade was...
by Susan | Dec 10, 2017 | peacemaker birthdays
December 14, 1897 Margaret Chase Smith “Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk. The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of...
