Operation Dire DistressVeterans Against the War has scheduled three days of peaceful actions starting Saturday. All veterans, active-duty GIs reservists, family members and supporters are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Teach-In & Speak-Out
Saturday, March 22, 1-5 p.m.
American University-Kay Chapel.
Demonstration
Sunday, March 23
Assemble at noon at Constitution Gardens. Proceed solemnly to the Vietnam, Korea & WW II Memorials, march to the Veterans Administration and White House, and then rally on the Ellipse.
Lobbying
Monday, March 24
Congressional lobbying from the base of operations at the Friends Committee on National Legislation offices located at 245 Second Ave. NE (at the corner of C Street, across from the Hart Senate Building). A briefing will be held at 9 a.m.
Wear your medals, ribbons, uniforms, veteran organization colors, etc., and bring flags, banners and signs.
Veterans Against Iraq War participating organizations:
* Veterans for Peace
* Vietnam Veterans Against the War
* Veterans for Common Sense
* Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation
* Military Families Speak Out
