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A Lasting Legacy: E. J. Swalm’S Story Of Conscientious Objection During World War I, Beth Mark
A Lasting Legacy: E. J. Swalm’S Story Of Conscientious Objection During World War I, Beth Mark
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Ernest John Swalm, despite being a part of a peace church, was drafted into World War I. In this article, Beth Mark, a librarian from Messiah University, discusses how he has become an symbol for historic peace churches, such as Mennonite and Brethren in Christ, for his experiences as a conscientious objector.