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INTERNATIONAL CHRONOLOGY OF THE TRANSNATIONAL RADICAL PARTY: 1969 |
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NOVEMBER - Italy: Milan - VI RP CONGRESS 4 NOVEMBER - Italy: Milan - Antimilitarism NOVEMBER - Italy: Milan - VI RP CONGRESS In confirming a series of ongoing initiatives, particularly with regard to antimilitarism, the Party committed to "forging a stronger link...with similar international organizations and initiatives" (VGL. 14) Elected organs Secretary: Angiolo BANDINELLI Treasurer: Roberto CICCIOMESSERE 4 NOVEMBER - Italy: Milan - Antimilitarism The First Antimilitarist Congress gives top priority to the campaign supporting conscientious objection as part of a nonviolent antimilitarist commitment. The groundwork is also laid for establishing links with movements organized by soldiers to defend their rights. Ugo DESSY denounces the progressive militarization of Sardinia, via the installation of several US bases. It is decided that the annual antimilitarist congress will be held on 4 November, which is Armed Forces Day in Italy. |