Ardeth Platte

Overview

Ardeth Platte born Westphalia, MI April 10, 1936. Nonviolent Dominican nun who led "loving" nonviolent protests against war, militarism and nuclear weapons, leading to closing Wurtsmith AFB and Roberts AFB. Member of Plowshares resistance; arrested multiple times, served 41 months in prison, 2002.

Quotations

"I refuse to be silent." (Sept. 16, 2011 testimony to federal court, Knoxville, TN; photo Mich. Women's Hall of Fame)