A carrier pigeon with a message addressed to President Johnson is sent on its way by Thomas Boylston Adams, candidate for congress from the 3rd congressional district (9/11). The message tied to the pigeon's leg and addressed to the president read "Stop the stupid war." Adams is a direct descendant of two U.S. Presidents, and has a son now serving in Vietnam as a Lieutenant in the Army.

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A carrier pigeon with a message addressed to President Johnson is sent on its way by Thomas Boylston Adams, candidate for congress from the 3rd congressional district (9/11). The message tied to the pigeon's leg and addressed to the president read "Stop the stupid war." Adams is a direct descendant of two U.S. Presidents, and has a son now serving in Vietnam as a Lieutenant in the Army.

[ca. September 1968]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Adams, Thomas Boylston - Politician

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