William Thomas founded the vigil in 1981. What was his original sign's message?
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Not "Ban Nukes" or "End Wars" - though those came later. Thomas''s first sign was "Wanted: Wisdom and Honesty." It''s almost gentle, more plea than protest. But that simplicity let it evolve with ever...
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