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Death of peace activist and atomic veteran Acie Byrd

Peace Activist, Broadcaster Acie Byrd Dies at 77 OpEd News, By Democracy Now! 20 May 14 Peace activist and radio commentator Acie Byrd has died at the age of 77 following a battle with cancer. Byrd was among an estimated quarter of a million U.S. military personnel exposed to radiation from U.S. nuclear tests that took place from 1945 to 1962.

He was exposed to hydrogen bomb testing in the mid-1950s in the Pacific. He became a leading advocate for fellow atomic veterans, calling for healthcare compensation and a comprehensive test ban treaty. In 1977, Byrd was one of the founding members of Pacifica station #WPFW in Washington DC, where he served as a local and national commentator and board member for many years……..http://www.opednews.com/articles/Peace-Activist-Broadcaste-by-Press-Release-Acie-Byrd_Military_Peace-Advocacy-Activism_Radiation-140520-67.html

May 21, 2014 - Posted by | general

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