THE DECLARATION

Radioactive Contamination by

Depleted Uranium

Demonstration and Rally on Behalf of the

Persian Gulf War Veterans

April 26, 1997

12:00pm ‑ 3:00pm

THE WHITE HOUSE

Washington. D.C.

WHAT IS DEPLETED URANIUM ( DU )

During the Gulf War, depleted uranium was used in the casing of antitank missiles and the armor of tanks and other armored ground vehicles. DU is natural uranium which has been partially separated from its less stable isotope Uranium-235. Uranium‑235 is used in nuclear bombs and as reactor fuel. Uranium's heavy weight and high density as well as its property of being oxidized at high temperatures creating an immense heat makes it a very effective casing for armor piercing missiles.

Even though it is called depleted it is still radioactive releasing a high energy alpha particle the most carcinogenic and lethal form of radiation. When Uranium starts burning after the missile hits its target Uranium Oxide is released into the air. This radioactive compound is inhaled and ingested by soldiers and others in the area. It is then trapped in the body and the pathology that results from the radiation and heavy metal toxicity contributes to Gulf War Illness.

The Use of Depleted Uranium or Any Radioactive Material is a Strategy which can only Result in the Poisoning of the Human Race.

For More Information or Assistance Please Contact 216‑932‑0415, Phone or Fax

PROGRAM

12:00 ‑12:30 pm PRAYER

Rally in Progress

12:30 ‑ 12:45 Move to Lafayette Park

1:00 ‑ 1:30 Speaker

1:30 ‑ 2:00 Move to White House Sidewalk

2:00 ‑ 2:15 Move to Lafayette Park

2:15 - 2:30 Speaker

2:30 ‑ 3:00 Move to White House Sidewalk:

Form Human Chain

3:00 Rally Conclusion with Prayer

Thank you for your Support

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

I. Support the Petition Drive at the Information Booth.

2. Write a better to Your Congressman and Senator, Sample Letters Available at Information Booth.

3. Talk to Other People to Let Them Involved.

THE DECLARATION

WE,THE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES. BELIEVE THAT THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION HAS ABROGATED ITS LEGISLATED RESPONSIBILITY TO AMERICAN VETERANS AND CITIZENS AT LARGE BY FAILING TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE MEDICAL CARE TO THE U.S. VETERANS AND FAILING TO TAKE SERIOUSLY ITS RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE CARE AND ASSISTANCE IN THE EVENT OF NATIONAL DISASTERS.

THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION HAS STEADFASTLY ABDICATED ITS RESPONSIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN PROTECTING THE CITIZENS OF THIS NATlON BY ACTING CONTRARY TO THE PRESIDENTIAL ORDER WHICH REQUIRES THE PREPAREDNESS OF FEDERAL AGENCIES IN THE EVENT OF NUCLEAR DISASTER.THIS BLATANT LACK OF CONCERN IS A BETRAYAL OF THE TRUST WHICH THE CITIZENS OF THIS COUNTRY BESTOW UPON FEDERAL AGENCIES AND OFFICIALS CHARGED WITH PROTECTION OF THEIR RIGHTS.

THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION HAS CONSISTENTLY DECLINED TO ACKNOWLEDGE DIAGNOSE AND TREAT THE GULF WAR VETERANS WHO HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINATION WITH URANIUM. THIS ABHORRENT BEHAVIOR IS REFLECTIVE OF A PERVASIVE ATTITUDE AND CONSPIRATORIAL NEGLECT OF THE BASIC RIGHTS OF GULF WAR VETERANS.

WE BELIEVE THAT PROFESSIONALS WITHIN VETERANS ADMINISTRATION WHO HAVE THE EXPERTISE IN MEDICAL MANAGEMENT OF RADIATION CASUALTIES HAVE BEEN SUBJECTED TO SYSTEMATIC DISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATORY ACTS WHEN THEY DARED TO SPEAK OUT PUBLICLY

ALL CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES SHOULD BE AWARE OF THESE CONCERNS.