Flint War Council
Braley attended the December 1969 SDS National Meeting, held in Flint, Michigan and later called the Flint War Council. It was during this meeting that members of Weatherman officially decided to move underground. Attendees at the War Council discussed issues such as women’s liberation, youth culture, and the imperialism that existed in the events of the Vietnam War. SDS demonstrated these issues and opinions through satirical Christmas carols and spinoffs of popular songs, such as changing the lyrics to the Supremes’ “Stop! In the Name of Love” to “Stop This Imperialist Plunder.” Government documents note that the room in which the SDS National War Council was held was rented under Braley's name.
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