Rocky Flats Truth Force
Encyclopedia
The Rocky Flats Truth Force was a grass-roots non-violent anti-nuclear
group formed during protests at the Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Plant
near Golden, Colorado during the late 1970s. In April 1978, the Rocky Flats Truth Force blocked railroad tracks to the Rocky Flats Plant, and were subsequently arrested. Continuing actions culminated in a larger demonstration and further arrests in May 1978.
Anti-nuclear
The anti-nuclear movement is a social movement that opposes the use of nuclear technologies. Many direct action groups, environmental groups, and professional organisations have identified themselves with the movement at the local, national, and international level...
group formed during protests at the Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Plant
Rocky Flats Plant
The Rocky Flats Plant was a United States nuclear weapons production facility near Denver, Colorado that operated from 1952 to 1992. It was under the control of the United States Atomic Energy Commission until 1977, when it was replaced by the Department of Energy .-1950s:Following World War II,...
near Golden, Colorado during the late 1970s. In April 1978, the Rocky Flats Truth Force blocked railroad tracks to the Rocky Flats Plant, and were subsequently arrested. Continuing actions culminated in a larger demonstration and further arrests in May 1978.
External links
- Rocky Flats Truth Force Website (site seems to be defunct)
- Rocky Flats Truth Force Facebook group - Photographs and narrative of initial protests against the Rocky Flats Plant, 1978-79