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Business Executives Move for New National Priorities Records, 1965-1983 (inclusive)

Extent:
40 linear ft. (40 linear feet)
Abstract:
Founded in 1967 as Business Executives Move for Vietnam Peace; objectives were to press for practical steps toward ending American participation in the Vietnamese Conflict, to use the business community's influence in expanding public support for disengagement, and to emphasize the war's adverse effect on the economy; name of the organization was changed in 1970 to Business Executives Move for Vietnam Peace and New National Priorities, later (1973) shortened to Business Executives Move for New National Priorities. Henry E. Niles served as co-chairman of BEM with Harold Willens from 1967 to January 1969 and continued as chairman until the organization disbanded in 1982; successor organization: Business Executives for National Security, Inc.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Dispatch News Service International Records, 1968-1973 (inclusive)

Extent:
13.75 linear ft. (11 boxes)
Abstract:
Dispatch News Service International (DNSI), was formed in Saigon in 1968 by Michael Morrow and other free-lance writers to give Westerners a deeper understanding of the people, problems, and cultures of Asia. The Washington, D.C. office opened 1969 and focused on news of Indochina, Southeast and East Asia, and Latin America. DNSI suspended operations March 1973.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]