William Ladd was one of the earliest American anti-war activists and the first president of the American Peace Society. Ladd opposed the War of 1812 and adopted pacifist ideals. Later on, he approached legislators to get the approval of peace resolutions, circulated petitions to involve other citizens, and invited women to join the peace movement.

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