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Peace Pilgrim

Peace Pilgrim [1908-1981], born Mildred Lisette Norman, was an American pacifist, vegetarian, and peace activist. In 1952, she became the first woman to walk the entire length of the Appalachian Trail in one season. Starting on January 1, 1953, in Pasadena, California, she adopted the name "Peace Pilgrim" and walked across the United States for 28 years.

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1953-1981"Peace Pilgrim" Mildred Lisette Norman [1908-1981].Starting on January 1, 1953, in Pasadena, California, she adopted the name "Peace Pilgrim" and walked across the USA for 28 years.
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H		1999-2000Doris "Granny D" Haddock [1910-2010] was an American politician and liberal political activist from New Hampshire. Haddock achieved national fame when, between the ages of 88 and 90, starting on January 1, 1999 and culminating on February 29, 2000, she walked over 3,200 miles across the continental USA to advocate for campaign finance reform.
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Short bios and other glimpses 

Many friends, historians and followers have written about the life and legacy of Peace Pilgrim. Here are a few of our favorites. (We also include Peace Pilgrim Music and FBI correspondence below!)

Peace Pilgrim: An Extraordinary Life (by Ann and John Rush - 1952)
Ann and John Rush hosted Peace Pilgrim eight times during their 24-year friendship. After her transition, they were among the compilers of Peace Pilgrim: her life and work in her own words and remained the heart and soul of Friends of Peace Pilgrim from 1982-2000. This article first appeared in the January 1992 journal, ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT.

Reflections on Peace Pilgrim's Life (an interview with John Robbins - 1998)
John Robbins, author of Diet for A New America and other books, founded EarthSave International, a nonprofit organization that supports healthy food choices, preservation of the environment, and a more compassionate world. This excerpt is from a 1998 interview with Robbins conducted during the filming of the documentary Peace Pilgrim: An America

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Her life

From farm girl to peace prophet

Born Mildred Lisette Norman on July 18, 1908, Peace Pilgrim grew up among a close-knit extended family on a poultry farm in Egg Harbor City, NJ. After enjoying the "flapper" era as a young woman, her inner compass slowly moved toward seeking a greater purpose. Following an unhappy marriage, she embarked on a personal transition that culminated with her hiking the 2050-mile Appalachian Trail – the first woman to do so in one season. On this journey, she had a vision that guided the rest of her life. Relinquishing her name and possessions, she stepped out in front of the Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena, CA on Jan. 1, 1953 wearing a blue tunic imprinted with her new identity: PEACE PILGRIM. For the next 28 years, she criss-crossed North America, touching many thousands of hearts, minds and lives as she walked joyfully on her pilgrimage for peace. 
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