American Union Against Militarism
The American Union Against Militarism (AUAM) was an American pacifist organization established in response to World War I. The organization attempted to keep the United States out of the European conflict through mass demonstrations, public lectures, and the printed word. Failing in that effort with American entry into the war in April 1917, the Union battled against conscription, action which subjected it to state repression, and military intervention. The organization was eventually dissolved after the war in 1922.
| Abbreviation | AUAM |
|---|---|
| Formation | January 1915 |
| Dissolved | 1922 |
| Purpose | Preventing the US from entering World War I Preventing war with Mexico (1916) Opposing conscription |
| Methods | Lobbying, publishing, lecture campaign, establishment of a civil liberties bureau, mass demonstrations |
Chairwoman | Lillian Wald |
Executive Director | Crystal Eastman |
| Affiliations | National Civil Liberties Bureau |
Formerly called | Anti-Militarism Committee Anti-Preparedness Committee (1916) American Union for a Democratic Peace League for an American Peace |
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