When the United States was carrying out its genocidal campaign against Vietnam in the 1960s and 70s, Canada welcomed tens of thousands of American war resisters to this country. Their actions, along with peace movements in the US and around the world, not only helped to end the war, but they may have even forced President Richard Nixon to abandon a plan to escalate the conflict with the use of tactical nuclear weapons.

In light of the serious challenges we face today—including the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, rising poverty and inequality, and the deepening environmental crisis—it is more important than ever to remember, and draw inspiration from, the millions of Americans who resisted the US war in Vietnam, as well as in Cambodia and Laos. Just as importantly, we must remember the meaningful victories won by these peace movements.

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