US Peace Memorial Foundation

Michael D. Knox founded the US Peace Memorial Foundation in 2005.{{cite web |url=https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/mhlp/faculty-staff/knox-m.aspx |website=University of South Florida (usf.edu) |title=Emeritus Faculty, Knox, Michael D., PhD |access-date=February 12, 2025 |url-status=live }} It was established as a Florida nonprofit corporation and granted 501(c)(3) public charity status by the IRS. It has awarded the US Peace Prize every year from 2009 to 2024.{{cite web |url=http://www.middlewisconsin.org/honoring-the-peacemakers/ |title=Honoring the Peacemakers |last=Anderson |first=Phil |website=Middle Wisconsin magazine |date=October 15, 2023 |access-date=February 10, 2025 |url-status=live }}

The foundation maintains the US Peace Registry,{{cite web |url=http://engagingpeace.com/?p=10823 |title=Looking for inspiration? |last1=Malley-Morrison |first1=Kathie |last2=Daniel |first2=Pat |last3=Kandra |first3=Joe |website=engagingpeace.com |date= March 3, 2017 |access-date=February 10, 2025 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://www.USPeaceMemorial.org/Registry.htm |website=USPeaceMemorial.org |title=US Peace Registry |access-date=February 10, 2025 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://www.USPeaceMemorial.org/FAQ%20FOUNDATION.htm |website=USPeaceMemorial.org |title=Frequently Asked Questions |access-date=February 10, 2025 |url-status=live }} which honors individuals and organizations that publicly speak out against warfare and militarization.

The foundation awards The US Peace Prize annually to recognize and honor American antiwar leaders.{{cite news |url=https://www.pressenza.com/2020/03/us-peace-prize-how-much-is-peace-worth/ |website=pressenza.com |title=How Much Is Peace Worth |last=jill |first=j. |date=March 16, 2020 |access-date=February 10, 2025 |url-status=live }} To be considered, the nominee must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or organization; have up-to-date and documented antiwar/peace activities in the US Peace Registry; and be active and prominent in antiwar/peace work within the 16 months before April 30 of the nomination year.{{cite web |url=https://www.uspeacememorial.org/Nominations.htm |title=US PEACE PRIZE NOMINATION PROCESS |website=USPeaceMemorial.org |access-date=February 12, 2025 |url-status=live }}

The foundation is raising funds to build the US Peace Memorial in Washington, DC.{{cite web |url=https://www.counterpunch.org/2020/07/01/as-monuments-to-war-generals-come-down-lets-replace-them-with-monuments-to-peace/ |title=As Monuments to War Generals Come Down, Let’s Replace Them with Monuments to Peace |last1=Knox |first=Michael D. |last2=Pentz Gunter |first2=Linda |website=counterpunch.org |date=July 1, 2020 |access-date=February 10, 2025 |url-status=live }} The monument is to display antiwar statements by famous Americans from all walks of life and include electronic documentation of the activities of citizens who have actively and publicly opposed war and militarism.{{cite web |url=https://museumsdatabase.com/museums/view/6323 |title=US Peace Memorial Foundation Inc, Palm Harbor, FL |website=museumsdatabase.com |access-date=February 10, 2025 |url-status=live }}

The US Peace Memorial Foundation is based in Palm Harbor, Florida.{{cite web |url=https://www.mapquest.com/us/florida/us-peace-memorial-foundation-415826995 |title=US Peace Memorial Foundation |website=mapquest.com |access-date=February 10, 2025 |url-status=live }} Its Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-3915218.

• Martin Luther King, Jr., noted peace activist

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• [https://www.USPeaceMemorial.org/ US Peace Memorial Foundation Official website]
• [https://www.byuradio.org/21a35270-25ee-4232-915d-f78115b5804a/top-of-mind-with-julie-rose-peace-memorials BYU Radio]

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