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Norman Morrison

Norman Morrison (born December 29, 1933, Erie, Pennsylvania) is best known as a protester of the Vietnam War who set himself on fire (self-immolation) in front of The Pentagon building on November 2, 1965, to protest the United States involvement in the war. At the time, he was a 32-year old devout Quaker, and father of three.

Morrison became a hero to the Vietnamese;[1] North Vietnam issued in his honour a postage stamp, possession of which was prohibited in the US.[1]

Seven days later, Roger Allen LaPorte performed a similar act in New York City, in front of the United Nations building.

See also

• George Winne
• Florence Beaumont

External links

• Profile of Morrison
• Sojourners, interview with widow

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