Self Immolation
Alice Herz (May 25, 1882 – March 26, 1965). First activist in the U.S to use self immolation in a protest of the Vietnam War.
She was influenced by Thích Quảng Đức. She self immolated herself at the age of 82. “In memory of Roger Allen LaPorte.” Photo credit: Rhode Island Students for a Democratic Society
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Roger Allen LaPorte (July 16, 1943 – November 10, 1965). Protester of the VN War who self immolated himself in front of the United Nations building in New York City, NY. This was a protest towards the U.S involvement in the war.
“I’m a Catholic Worker. I’m against war, all wars. I did this as a religious action.” -LaPorte
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