Pacifism Collection (#7)

Wwi Refugees 1917
A mother and her children, with their meagre possessions wrapped in three bundles, shelter in a ruined building from the battle raging close by. Date: 1917

Mass Resistance
Handbill issued by the Committee of 100 inviting you to participate in its programme of mass resistance against Nuclear weapons Date: 1961 or 1962

Labour would Stop War
The British Labour Party makes Stop War ! a main plank in its platform Date: 1936

2 Minutes Silence
Two minutes silence - before getting on with the next war... Date: 1933

Cartoon, Zimmerwald pacifism, WW1
Cartoon, Zimmerwald pacifism. A man representing the Zimmerwald peace movement offers an olive branch to some French soldiers

Cartoon, Its all about understanding each other, WW1
Cartoon, Its all about understanding each other. A haughty young German soldier and a meek old Frenchman stand together in a room, giving little sense of equality or negotiation. Date: 1916

German postcard, Which is the better way? Join hands across the sea. The choice is between ignorance and goodwill, selfishness and insight, militarism and peace

British Peace Poster, WW1
Labour Fights Wars and then Pays for them -- Disarm! Chromolithograph poster, by Grafton Art Limited, Peace Poster No 2. Date: 1918

VIETNAM WAR PROTEST, 1969. Protesters at a candlelight march led by Coretta Scott King, as part of the Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam. Photograph, 15 October 1969

VIETNAM WAR PROTEST, 1969. Coretta Scott King leading a march to the White House as part of the Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam, 15 October 1969

ANTI-WAR POSTER, c1930. Anti-war poster produced by the National Council for Prevention of War. Lithograph, c1930

ANTI-WAR PROTEST, c1920. Two women holding an anti-war poster in Washington, D.C. Photograph, c1920

Not only is France pacifist but determined to be respected, front cover illustration
XIR414767 Not only is France pacifist but determined to be respected, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 16th March 1913 (colour litho) by French School

Remember, Jean Jaures and Marianne, illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR383140 Remember, Jean Jaures and Marianne, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 22nd June 1913 (colour litho) by French School

Disarmament of France, Jean Jaures and Marianne, illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR383139 Disarmament of France, Jean Jaures and Marianne, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 6th December 1903 (colour litho) by French School

Poster for Antiwar Day, by Kathe Schmidt Kollwitz (1867-1945), 1924
Germany - 20th century - Kathe Schmidt Kollwitz (1867-1945), Die Uberlebenden. Krieg dem Kriege! Poster for the Antiwar Day, 1924

Elihu Burritt - 3
ELIHU BURRITT American self-educated blacksmith, champion of pacifism. Depicted studying his Hebrew Bible. Date: 1810 - 1879

Elihu Burritt - 2
ELIHU BURRITT American self-educated blacksmith, champion of pacifism. Date: 1810 - 1879

Elihu Burritt - 1
ELIHU BURRITT American self-educated blacksmith, champion of pacifism. Date: 1810 - 1879

As you sow so shall you reap - possibly a German anti-war postcard; the results of entering into conflict being a floral tribute for a life lost? Date: circa 1910

Mars Tied Down
Mars, God of War, allows the Geneva Peace Conference to tie him down - before he does his celebrated escaping trick, breaking their pathetic strings Date: 1932

Politics / Pacifism
Britains idea of disarmament is to burn some obsolete vessel while building up her modern fleet Date: 1907

Pacifist posters outside St. Georges Church in Bloomsbury, London, during World War II

Poster advertising the Red Cross, with a quotation from the American President Woodrow Wilson, " I summon you to comradeship in the Red Cross."

France Rejects Hoover
The Hoover Plan : The other nations are all prepared to drink Hoovers peace-soup, but France goes into a tantrum and refuses to drink the stuff

Disobedience Forum
Handbill issued by the Committee of 100 inviting you to join Bertrand Russell at a Mass Forum on Civil Disobedience against Nuclear weapons

Quakers and Tsar
On the eve of war in the Crimea, a delegation of Quakers travel to St Petersburg to beg tsar Nicolas I to modify his belligerence : he won t, and war follows

The God of War / 1909
The God of war tells the leaders of Europe not to make so much noise toasting Peace & to let him get on with sharpening his knives

Pacifist Arrested 1909
An anti-militarist agitator (depicted by this rightwing journal as a scruffy ruffian) is arrested by the police, to the approval of patriotic bystanders

Pacifist Coat of Arms
The Royal Arms of Britain, as amended to suit the principles of the Peace Society - a king Charles spaniel and a rabbit replace the lion and the unicorn

Churchs Blessing
The Army prepares to go to war - with the blessing of the Church

Children Fighting
Boys are encouraged to fight warlike games - the priests look on indulgently

Lessons of War
At school, children are taught the glories of victory on the battlefield !

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Pacifism: A Path Towards Lasting Peace" On the front page of history, pacifism stands tall as a beacon of hope for a world weary of violence and destruction, and is a philosophy embraced by many, including the passionate youth who form organizations like Youth Against the Bomb and contribute to the CND newspaper. In an era where tanks are recycled into symbols of peace rather than instruments of war, we find Bertrand Russell, the renowned British philosopher and author. Sitting on the pavement alongside fellow protesters under a grand banner that reads "Committee of 100, Action for Life, " they demonstrate their unwavering commitment to non-violence outside London's Defence Ministry on February 18th, 1961. Russell's dedication to pacifism extends beyond street demonstrations. In his study at Plas Penrhyn in Wales during the late 1960s, he immerses himself in knowledge with an open book showcasing architectural illustrations. His pursuit of peace encompasses intellectual exploration as well. The movement gains momentum with members of London Peace Action tirelessly campaigning for their cause. The walls bear slogans from Daily Worker urging unity against aggression while Communist Party members exercise their democratic rights through voting. A poignant cartoon reminds us that true peace can only be achieved when wars become relics confined to history books. World War I serves as a stark reminder that conflict must never be glorified or repeated. Bertrand Russell remains at the forefront once again, joining forces with others in various campaigns organized by CND (Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament). This multifaceted British writer embodies pacifism not just through words but also through actions aimed at fostering harmony among nations. Pacifism transcends borders and professions alike; it finds allies in individuals such as Ben Rubner, General Secretary of FTAT union fighting for peaceful resolutions within labor disputes and Michael Tippett, an English composer using his artistry to promote understanding and unity.