Anti-war movement facts for kids

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An anti-war movement (also antiwar) is a social movement, usually against to a nation's decision to start or continue a war. It does not matter whether the nation has a just cause for war.

The term can also refer to pacifism, which is the opposition to all use of military force during conflicts. Many activists distinguish between anti-war movements and peace movements. Anti-war activists work through protest and other peaceful means to attempt to pressure a government (or governments) to put an end to a particular war or conflict.

Images for kids

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    An anti-war poster

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    Antiwar rally of schoolchildren in Pilathara, India

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    Anti-war/Putin demonstration in Moscow, 21 September 2014

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    Protest at the White House by the American Peace Mobilization.

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    Anti-war rally in Washington, D.C., March 15, 2003

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    Thomas on the White House Peace Vigil


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