PEACE HISTORY This Day
December 19, 1940
Two months after the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940 was passed Civilian Public Service camps were established for conscientious objectors who wanted to serve their country in other ways. They served without weapons
December 19, 1962
Juan Bosch was elected President of the Dominican Republic in their first free elections in 38 years. He was overthrown by a U.S.-backed coup in September of the following year.
Note: This Day in Peace History material is adapted by Top Pun from This Week in Peace History, a publication of www.peacebuttons.info, and This Week in Peace & Justice History from the San Antonio Peace Center.