A person who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable, or the belief that war and violence cannot be justified.
Pacifist
Fact of the Day
During the gin craze in the eighteenth century, the ratio of gin shops to houses in London was as high as one to five.
Quote of the Day
"In this country, it is good to kill an admiral from time to time, in order to encourage the others.
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~ Voltaire on Admiral Byng's execution
On This Day
1787 The 'First Fleet' of 11 ships carrying convicts to Australia left England.
1888 Slavery was abolished in Brazil.