Summary

Alternative Name(s): Button

Badge inscribed 'Y.C.A.C.' - Youth Campaign Against Conscription was used in Melbourne circa 1965-1970. It was acquired by donor during his period of draft resistance and other anti-conscription activities between 1965 and 1972 and used in travelling exhibition, "Moratorium Means to Stop". The Youth Campaign Against Conscription (YCAC) formed in late 1964 as a response to the act for Compulsory National Service of the same year. In a 1969 essay, the donor shared his views that this organisation was ineffective and unprepared to engage in direct action when other means had failed.

Physical Description

Tin-plate button, coated with black and white paper and plastic cover. Black print on front, and lapel pin attached to back.

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