Statement of Historians Against the War

As historians, teachers, and scholars, we oppose the expansion of United States empire and the doctrine of pre-emptive war that have led to the occupation of Iraq. We deplore the secrecy, deception, and distortion of history involved in the administration's conduct of a war that violates international law, intensifies attacks on civil liberties, and reaches toward domination of the Middle East and its resources. Believing that both the Iraqi people and the American people have the right to determine their own political and economic futures (with appropriate outside assistance), we call for the restoration of cherished freedoms in the United States and for an end to the U.S. occupation of Iraq.

Any historian, historically-minded scholar, teacher, or student of history can endorse and circulate this statement, and join HAW. Sign the form below, or print out the petition in PDF format, gather signatures, and mail it to Van Gosse, Department of History, Franklin & Marshall College, PO Box 3003, Lancaster PA 17604.

If you have any technical problems with this form, please contact HAW at haw@historiansagainstwar.org.