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STATEMENT FROM ALBERT J. SMITH, MAYOR OF SKOKIE...
June 23, 1978
Tonight's statement by the National Socialist Party regarding
their proposed Sunday demonstration In Skokle left strong doubts
about whether or not that group actually plans to Implement this
event*
As a result of the demonstration permit Issued by the
V i l l a g e to the National Socialist Party on May 23, Skokle has
undertaken massive logistical preparations for the handling of such
an event.
These preparations have Involved not only the Village of
Skokie, but a number of neighboring communities and the State of
Illinois as well.
This planning has Involved not only hundreds of
man hours, but a substantial financial commitment.
Additionally, we have been reluctantly forced to take steps which
will both inconvenience and restrain the free movement of our
citizens on Sunday...moves designed to protect both lives and
property during the anticipated crush of outsiders who are expected
within our borders for the demonstration*
effect.
These plans are now in
Me can no longer stand by Idly and let Mr. ColHn and his
followers play cat and mouse games with the Village of Skokie and
its citizens. The time is now past when we can reasonably be
expected to mobilize or demobilize at the whim of the National
Socialist Party.
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Furthermore, I would like to state unequivocally that Skokle has
not taken part in any of the proceedings between the National
Socialist Party and the Chicago Park District. We have stayed
away from this situation and have had no contact with either the
Nazis or the Park District.
Me have done all that we can to accommodate the proposed
demonstra-
tion. In fairness to the people of Skokle, we can wait no longer for
a final decision from the Nationalist Socialist Party.
Therefore, after due consideration of all the factors involved and
to eliminate the unreasonable burden which has been put on the
citizenry of Skokie by this latest delaying tactic - we are taking
the following action:
By a vote of the Board of Trustees, we have
revoked the permit of the National Socialist Party to demonstrate
in Skokie on Sunday, June 25.
If Collin or members of his group
appear for purpose of assembly, they will be 1n violation of the
V i l l a g e ' s Codes and Ordinances.
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<p>During the late 1970s, a small group of neo-Nazis based in Chicago attempted to hold a rally in the Village of Skokie, Illinois, a community that was known to have a large Jewish population. Local officials resisted the group’s efforts through by passing a series of ordinances aimed at preventing demonstrations or parades by hate groups. The ordinances were ultimately overturned following a series of state and federal lawsuits because they infringed on the group’s First Amendment rights and the neo-Nazis were issued a permit to demonstrate in Skokie. However, instead of facing the growing number of organized counter-demonstrators, the group held rallies in Federal Plaza and in Marquette Park in Chicago. <br /><br />Visit <a title="Attempted Nazi March in Skokie" href="https://skokiehistory.omeka.net/exhibits/show/attempted-nazi-march/timeline">Skokie Public Library's online exhibit</a> to see the events as they unfolded. The library's digital collection, seen here, includes newspaper articles, editorials, recordings from the Skokie Village Board of Trustees meetings, a memoir written by a local clergywoman, and two documentary films.</p>
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Skokie History
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Skokie Public Library
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Statement from Mayor Smith from June 23, 1978
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Smith, Albert J., 1915-1993
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Two-page document is a photocopy of a statement from Mayor Smith discussing the efforts and man hours put in by the Village, surrounding communities and the State to prepare for the possible march
the restrictions placed on the residents of Skokie to prevent injury to person and property
the conflict between the National Socialist (Nazi) Party and the Chicago Park District
and the revocation of the permit. There is a handwritten note, "Didn't need" in the upper left corner of the first page.
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6/23/1978
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Demonstrations -- Illinois -- Skokie
National Socialist Party of America
Smith, Albert J., 1915-1993 -- Messages
Collin, Frank
Chicago Park District (Chicago, Ill.)
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2004.012.078.pdf
Skokie Historical Society 2004.012.078
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eng
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1970s (1970-1979)
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Original item from the collection of the Skokie Historical Society
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Nazis stay out
By DIANE DUBEY
Staff Writer
IN MID- OCTOBER, 1977, Skokie residents learned,
that the U. S. Supreme Court would not hear
arguments aimed at preventing a Nazi demonstration
in their village.
But it didn't matter anymore.
The conflict ended months earlier, in June, when
the Nazi march that was to be simply never
materialized:
• When the tiny group of neo- Nazis from
Marquette park in Chicago decided that they didn't
really want to be in Skokie on June 25 anyway.
• When Nazi leader Frank Collin, a half- Jew, the
son of a concentration camp inmate, apparently
realized that his small group of marchers might not
fare well against the thousands of Holocaust survivors
and Jewish Defense League (JDL) members who
would be waiting for them.
• When a federal court judge provided Collin a
way to save face, overturning a Chicago park district
insurance requirement and ordering Chicago park
officials to grant permission for a July 9 Nazi march in
Marquette Park. A pleased—and no doubt
relieved—Collin told the press that all he was agitating
for was the right to recruit followers through
demonstrations on Chicago's Southwest Side.
"I have no interest in Skokie or any other hostile
area, " he said, telling reporters he would not hesitate
to threaten further marches hi Skokie if anyone
interfered with his free speech rights in Chicago.
• When the 50, 000 counterdemonstrators expected
to arrive in Skokie from across the country learned
that there would be no Nazi menace hi Skokie and
concluded that they might just as well stay home and
throw a few hot dogs on the grill.
• When the Skokie police breathed a collective
sigh of relief and disbanded preparations which were
to bring in 300 neighboring patrolmen, large numbers
of state troopers and national guardsmen, and seven
helicopters.
BY OCTOBER it was all over but the reminiscing.
The story that had put Skokie on the map was no
longer making headlines.
Harvey Schwartz, Skokie's corporation counsel,
was in the forefront of the movement to keep the Nazis
out of the village, fighting one legal battle after
another against the American Civil Liberties Union
(ACLU), which voluntarily undertook the
representation of the Nazis.
Looking back on the entire episode, Schwartz said,
"I think the community achieved what it wanted—the
demonstration was prevented. "
The first six months of 1978 saw Skokie
overshadowed by the threat of a Nazi demonstration.
The Nazis did not come to Skokie hi April and no
educational activities ever materialized.
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Attempted Nazi March in Skokie, 1977 and 1978, Digital Collection
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<p>During the late 1970s, a small group of neo-Nazis based in Chicago attempted to hold a rally in the Village of Skokie, Illinois, a community that was known to have a large Jewish population. Local officials resisted the group’s efforts through by passing a series of ordinances aimed at preventing demonstrations or parades by hate groups. The ordinances were ultimately overturned following a series of state and federal lawsuits because they infringed on the group’s First Amendment rights and the neo-Nazis were issued a permit to demonstrate in Skokie. However, instead of facing the growing number of organized counter-demonstrators, the group held rallies in Federal Plaza and in Marquette Park in Chicago. <br /><br />Visit <a title="Attempted Nazi March in Skokie" href="https://skokiehistory.omeka.net/exhibits/show/attempted-nazi-march/timeline">Skokie Public Library's online exhibit</a> to see the events as they unfolded. The library's digital collection, seen here, includes newspaper articles, editorials, recordings from the Skokie Village Board of Trustees meetings, a memoir written by a local clergywoman, and two documentary films.</p>
<p>For further information, you can find more resources in the library. If you have questions or comments send us an <a title="email Skokie Public Library" href="mailto:tellus@skokielibrary.info">email </a>or call us at 847-673-3733.</p>
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<h3><a title="Attempted Nazi March in Skokie" href="https://skokiehistory.omeka.net/exhibits/show/attempted-nazi-march/timeline">Attempted Nazi March in Skokie online exhibit</a></h3>
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Skokie History
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Skokie Public Library
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Nazis stay out
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Dubey, Diane
Abstract
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Review of the outcome of the proposed Nazi march and efforts to prevent it.
Date
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2/12/1981
Subject
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Demonstrations -- Illinois -- Skokie
National Socialist Party of America -- Press coverage
American Civil Liberties Union
Courts of last resort -- United States
Holocaust survivors
Collin, Frank
Chicago Park District (Chicago, Ill.)
Jewish Defense League
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Skokie Life, Thursday, February 12, 1981, p. 3, Lerner Community Newspapers, Lincolnwood, IL
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2007.010.048.pdf
Skokie Historical Society - Smith Collection - 2007.010.048
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eng
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1970s (1970-1979)
1980s (1980-1989)
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Original item from the Smith Collection of the Skokie Historical Society
from the Mayor Al Smith Collection
newspaper clippings