Summary
Alternative Name(s): Button
This badge was issued by Moratorium Campaign Organising Committee for first moratorium on 8th May 1970. The slogan refers to the disruptive nature of the campaign, hoping to bring about change through disobedience and upsetting the everyday workings of society. It was worn by donor during anti-Vietnam war and anti-conscription rallies. He was a student at Monash University between 1968 and 1973, and was involved in student politics, including membership of the militant group `Students for a Democratic Society'.
Physical Description
White badge with navy script and orange moratorium symbol.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Public Life & Institutions, Clothing & Textiles, Politics & Society
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Ken Norling, 16 Jul 1991
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Issued By
Vietnam Moratorium Campaign, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1970-1971
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User
Mr Ken Norling, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1970-1971
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Inscriptions
Printed on front in blue ink: Stop work/ to stop the/ war
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
4.4 cm (Length), 0.6 cm (Height)
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References
Grey, Jeffrey and Doyle, Jeff (1991) "Australia and the Vietnam War: A Select Bibliography," Vietnam Generation: Vol. 3 : No. 2 , Article 11. Available at: [Link 1] Edwards, Peter (2014) Australia and the Vietnam War. Sydney, NewSouth Publishing.
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Keywords
Anti-Conscription Campaigns, Conscription, Vietnam Moratorium, Vietnam War, 1959-1975, Wars & Conflicts, Peace, Draft Resistance, Peace Movements, Political Protests, Activism
