US Peace Memorial Foundation
 Foundation logo | |
| Founded | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Michael D. Knox |
| Website | https://www.USPeaceMemorial.org/ |
The US Peace Memorial Foundation is a Florida nonprofit corporation[1] and 501(c)(3) public charity.[2] It publishes the US Peace Registry, annually awards The US Peace Prize, and fundraises to build a memorial in Washington, DC.[3] The foundation's mission is to create a culture of peace by inspiring Americans to speak out against war and militarism and work for peace.
History
Michael D. Knox founded the US Peace Memorial Foundation in 2005.[4] It was established as a Florida nonprofit corporation and granted 501(c)(3) public charity status by the IRS.[1] It has awarded the US Peace Prize every year from 2009 to 2024.[5]
US Peace Registry
The foundation maintains the US Peace Registry,[6][7][8] which honors individuals and organizations that publicly speak out against warfare and militarization.
The US Peace Prize
The foundation awards The US Peace Prize annually to recognize and honor American antiwar leaders.[9] To be considered, the nominee must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or organization; have up-to-date and documented antiwar/peace activities in the US Peace Registry; and be active and prominent in antiwar/peace work within the 16 months before April 30 of the nomination year.[10]
US Peace Memorial
The foundation is raising funds to build the US Peace Memorial in Washington, DC.[11] The monument is to display antiwar statements by famous Americans from all walks of life and include electronic documentation of the activities of citizens who have actively and publicly opposed war and militarism.[3][12]
Identifying information
The US Peace Memorial Foundation is based in Palm Harbor, Florida.[13][12] Its Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-3915218.[2]
See also
- Martin Luther King, Jr., noted peace activist
References
- ^ a b "US Peace Memorial Foundation, Inc". sunbiz.org, Division of Corporations, an official State of Florida website. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ a b "US Peace Memorial Foundation, Inc". guidestar.com. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
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{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Emeritus Faculty, Knox, Michael D., PhD". University of South Florida (usf.edu). Retrieved February 12, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Anderson, Phil (October 15, 2023). "Honoring the Peacemakers". Middle Wisconsin magazine. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Malley-Morrison, Kathie; Daniel, Pat; Kandra, Joe (March 3, 2017). "Looking for inspiration?". engagingpeace.com. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "US Peace Registry". USPeaceMemorial.org. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Frequently Asked Questions". USPeaceMemorial.org. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ jill, j. (March 16, 2020). "How Much Is Peace Worth". pressenza.com. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "US PEACE PRIZE NOMINATION PROCESS". USPeaceMemorial.org. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Knox, Michael D.; Pentz Gunter, Linda (July 1, 2020). "As Monuments to War Generals Come Down, Let's Replace Them with Monuments to Peace". counterpunch.org. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
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