"Strike Against War!" Flier
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS
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1- ABOLICH THE 8.0;7.C.WE FAVOR PARTIAL CREDIT FOR TERMS COMPLETED (ND
ANDO NO PENALTY FOR STUDENTS DROPPING MILI SCI.WESUPPORT THE Lo
NYE-KVALE BILL. :
- '2-WAR ANYWHERE IS WAR EVERYWHERE. STOP IMPERIALIST AGGRESSION
* (a) WE CONDEMN THE AGGRESSION OF IMPERIALIST JAPAN AGAINST THE BOR- Co
DERS OF OUTER MONGOLIA AND THE SOVIET UNION. ,
3-FIGHT REACTION, DEFEND ACADEMIC FREEDOM.(a) WE DEMAND THE LIN- -
CONDITIONAL REINSTATEMENT OF ALL STUDENTS EXPELLED FOR ANTI- m
WARAND ANTI- FASCIST ACTIVITIES {b) WE DEAAAND THE IMMEDIATE
REMOVAL OF PRES. FREDERICK B. ROBINSON.(c) WE FAVOR FREE-
DOM OF SPEECH, PRESS, ASSEMBLY ANDTHE RIGHT OF QRGANIZATION.
berg THE IMMEDIATE CHARTERING OFTHE AMERICAN STUDENT ie
4- STOP AMERICAN WAR PREPARATIONS SCHOOLS NOT BATTLESHIPS .WE FAVOR. al
THE USE OF FUNDS NOW APPROPRIATED FOR WAR PURPOSES TO PROCURE BE:
FREE BOOKS,NO FEES, COMPLETION OF THE LIBRARY AND A LARGER. i
BETTER PAID INSTRUCTORIAL STAFF. :
5- OKFOS D PLEDGE — WE REFUSE TO SUPPORT ANY WAR THE U-S.GOV- [7
ERNMENT May COnDuUcT. ‘ a
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ARMY MED-OFF_> AT LAST A PERE:
Sso_pisri”
SPEAKERS:
oTTo REIMHERR
Y.M.C.A-
1) SIMON SLAVIN
a YOUNG COMMUNIST
SPE-AKE-RS: a :
LAWRENCE ff ase ENDLER.
ICHARMNK NOBEL } . TECH. COUNCIL
EDITOR” CAMPUS “”
Louts BURNHA
PRES., POUGLASS SOC,
F kOO—12:00 |
MR.M. SCHAPPES
ANTI-FASCIST 4SSQCUIATION : ?
JUDAH PROB... F GREAT id
CHAIRMAN A.S.U.COMMITTEE Fs
LEORUBINSTEIN F
NOUNG PEOPLES SociauisT LEAS. &
a
« HALL:
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS
WILL BE READ AT THE STRIKE |
1- ABOLICH THE 8.0;7.C.WE FAVOR PARTIAL CREDIT FOR TERMS COMPLETED (ND
ANDO NO PENALTY FOR STUDENTS DROPPING MILI SCI.WESUPPORT THE Lo
NYE-KVALE BILL. :
- '2-WAR ANYWHERE IS WAR EVERYWHERE. STOP IMPERIALIST AGGRESSION
* (a) WE CONDEMN THE AGGRESSION OF IMPERIALIST JAPAN AGAINST THE BOR- Co
DERS OF OUTER MONGOLIA AND THE SOVIET UNION. ,
3-FIGHT REACTION, DEFEND ACADEMIC FREEDOM.(a) WE DEMAND THE LIN- -
CONDITIONAL REINSTATEMENT OF ALL STUDENTS EXPELLED FOR ANTI- m
WARAND ANTI- FASCIST ACTIVITIES {b) WE DEAAAND THE IMMEDIATE
REMOVAL OF PRES. FREDERICK B. ROBINSON.(c) WE FAVOR FREE-
DOM OF SPEECH, PRESS, ASSEMBLY ANDTHE RIGHT OF QRGANIZATION.
berg THE IMMEDIATE CHARTERING OFTHE AMERICAN STUDENT ie
4- STOP AMERICAN WAR PREPARATIONS SCHOOLS NOT BATTLESHIPS .WE FAVOR. al
THE USE OF FUNDS NOW APPROPRIATED FOR WAR PURPOSES TO PROCURE BE:
FREE BOOKS,NO FEES, COMPLETION OF THE LIBRARY AND A LARGER. i
BETTER PAID INSTRUCTORIAL STAFF. :
5- OKFOS D PLEDGE — WE REFUSE TO SUPPORT ANY WAR THE U-S.GOV- [7
ERNMENT May COnDuUcT. ‘ a
Bl Roto Prockte—799 B' way meat
Title
"Strike Against War!" Flier
Description
This flier advertises an April 22, 1936 anti-war demonstration in the Great Hall at the City College of New York (CCNY). The event, attended by 3,500 students, featured addresses from student and faculty leaders as well as a vote that reaffirmed the students' fight against both the ROTC on campus and CCNY President Frederick Robinson. They further denounced perceived American war preparations and Japanese imperial aggression, and announced their refusal "to support the government of the United States in any war it may undertake."
Like several other rallies from the previous year, this demonstration was part of a larger coordinated nationwide effort of left-wing and liberal students that day led by the American Student Union, around 500,000 participated in all. At CCNY, day students left class at 11am to participate in the strike while evening students held a similar rally later that night.
Perhaps the most immediate consequence of the protest was the firing of Morris Schappes, a professor in the English Department who had spoken at the rally on behalf of the Anti-fascist Association. His firing, announced the day of the rally though attributed to other causes, would spark an outcry amongst many in the CCNY community. As a result of their efforts, he retained his job though it was not long before Schappes' political leanings would lead to his dismissal and imprisonment in 1941.
Like several other rallies from the previous year, this demonstration was part of a larger coordinated nationwide effort of left-wing and liberal students that day led by the American Student Union, around 500,000 participated in all. At CCNY, day students left class at 11am to participate in the strike while evening students held a similar rally later that night.
Perhaps the most immediate consequence of the protest was the firing of Morris Schappes, a professor in the English Department who had spoken at the rally on behalf of the Anti-fascist Association. His firing, announced the day of the rally though attributed to other causes, would spark an outcry amongst many in the CCNY community. As a result of their efforts, he retained his job though it was not long before Schappes' political leanings would lead to his dismissal and imprisonment in 1941.
Contributor
Smith, Carol
Creator
Unknown
Date
April 1936
Language
English
Rights
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Source
CCNY Archives & Special Collections
Original Format
Flier / Leaflet (1 or 2 page handout)
Unknown. Letter. 1936. “‘Strike Against War!’ Flier”, 1936, CUNY DIGITAL HISTORY ARCHIVE, accessed March 10, 2026, https://stephenz.tailc22a4b.ts.net/s/cdha/item/530