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About this Petition Petition Letter

The World March for Peace and Nonviolence is arriving to New York on November 30th. Setting out from New Zealand on October 2nd, this historic 93-day march has already traveled for sixty days through fifty countries on four continents. Visit www.worldmarchusa.net for details on how you can participate in this monumental journey.

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World March for Peace & Nonviolence

Dear Decision Maker,

The international World March Team arrives in the United States on Monday, November 30 — 35 countries, 4 continents and 60 days after setting out from New Zealand. Now it's our turn to express ourselves and take a stand: for the abolition of nuclear weapons, for an end to war as a means of resolving conflict, and for a new global consciousness based on nonviolence & the rejection of all forms of violence.

November 30th: NYC
Join the World Marchers for Peace and Nonviolence on their first day in North America.

1 PM: March Over the Brooklyn Bridge
3 PM: Press Conference/City Proclamation at City Hall
7 PM: “Beyond Violence”: Performance & Celebration at Riverside Church
More info: www.worldmarchinnyc.org

December 2: “World March USA Day”
Join the Marchers in one of the cities listed below or at one of the events being organized around the country in support:

Washington DC
2 PM: Event on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial honoring Dr. King at the site of his “I Have A Dream” speech.

More info: chriswells@nyc.rr.com

San Francisco/Bay Area:
12 PM: March to downtown San Rafael
1 PM: “Cable Car” tour including stops/visits to: Golden Gate Bridge; UN Plaza; News Media outlets;
Gandhi Statue; MLK memorial at Yerba Buena Gardens
3:15pm Gathering at The UN Plaza/Market Street .
3:45pm March to City Hall
4:00pm Imagine Singalong on the steps of City Hall
4:15pm Reception with City Supervisors
6:30 PM: Reception and Celebration at the Unitarian Church, San Francisco

More info: jshirley@aol.com

Sacramento, CA
12 PM: World March Celebration at the West Steps, Capitol Building in Sacramento

More info: wingedlion@gmail.com

Red Bluff, CA:
12 PM: Gathering at Parks of Study and Reflection Red Bluff

More info: maryhobi@aol.com

Los Angeles
10 AM: Press Conference at City Hall
12 PM: Greeting by the Tongva Nation at Farmlab
6 PM: March down Wilshire Boulevard
7 PM: Peace Concert at Immanuel Presbyterian Church

More info: worldmarchla@gmail.com

December 3rd: San Diego-Tijuana Celebrations
12 PM: Convoy from San Diego to Tijuana, Mexico border
3 PM: More binational events in Tijuana
More info: worldmarch.sandiego@gmail.com

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