Robert Cecil, a barrister and member of Britain’s Parliament,
Worked with the Red Cross during World War I, and went
In 1919 to the Peace Conference , helping set up the League of Nations.
After the war he stayed involved in peace negotiations
And was the founder of the League of Nations Union,
A U.K. group that worked to foster appreciation
For the work of the League. He also founded and ran
The International Peace Campaign, designed to gather
Support for the League from all corners of the world.
His Lordship made him a powerful and independent parser
Of peace-related arguments and positions, the words
Used to criticize and demoralize Peace-related work.
He called for a “Federation of Europe” – to “save civilization,” and
Said the arms industry sought to “destroy” Peace’s hand.
June Edvenson 