David McReynolds

Released
Date of birth:25. 10. 1929
Date of death:17. 08. 2018
Age:88† Deceased
Gender:Male
Race:White
Era:1950s
State:New York
Time Imprisoned:
26 Days
Support
Anti-War Union Square Five
David McReynolds

Biography

David McReynolds was a pacifist, democratic socialist, and longtime War Resisters League organizer. Police arrested him on April 17, 1959 for refusing to take shelter during New York City’s compulsory civil-defense drill, and he was held overnight. He was arrested again during the final drill protest on April 28, 1961 and served a 25-day sentence on Hart Island.

Cases

Charges: Refusing to take shelter during a compulsory civil-defense drill
Arrested: Apr 17, 1959
Sentenced: Apr 24, 1959
Incarcerated: Apr 17, 1959
Sentence: Held overnight after the April 17, 1959 protest.
Charges: Refusing to take shelter during the final New York City civil-defense drill
Arrested: Apr 28, 1961
Incarcerated: Apr 28, 1961
Sentence: Served 25 days on Hart Island.
Convicted: Yes

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