Social Movements & Civil Rights

First Women Arrive at Greenham Common

In September 1981, a group of women established a peace camp at Greenham Common, United Kingdom, to protest against the placement of nuclear cruise missiles. This action was born out of a growing sentiment against nuclear weapons, particularly during a time of heightened Cold War tensions. Women from various backgrounds converged on the military site, leading to a significant and persistent peace movement that would last over a decade.

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