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The Quaker Hero Story of Harry Bailey

 

 

From Harry I learned what conscientious objectors are.
["There are better ways to solve problems."]

(Artists: Maggie and Andrea)

 

It's dangerous but brave to object to going to war.
["You must fight." / "I will not fight."]

(Artist: Kylin)

 

When Harry objected to fighting a war, he went to a camp before jail.
["You have to go to camp, if you will not fight."]

(Artist: Grace)

 

At the camp, 80 men slept in one room.

(Artist: Katharine)

 

Harry checked water guages to measure rainfall.

(Artist: Mark)

 

It's cool there were rattlesnakes on the camp trails.

(Artist: Matt)

 

Harry and the other C.O.s objected to measuring rain
because they wanted to help the starving people.
["Medicine" / "Food and Clothes"]

(Artist: Ian)

 

So Harry went to jail and had a long trial and 3-year probation.

(Artist: Joel)

 

Lois, Harry's wife, had trouble getting a job because her husband was a C.O.

(Artists: Joel)

 

Now Harry and Lois teach children about following their conscience.
["Ok kids, see, if you follow your heart and spirit, everything will be just fine!"]

(Artist: Eric)