Introduction

At the United States Merchant Marine Academy in 1969, a band of hippie rabble rousers raised a stink about…well, everything. 

On the eve (sort of) of its 50th anniversary, here is The White Paper, in digital form for the first time.

Among the rabble rousers was my father, one Philip V. Bates, who is celebrating his 71st birthday today — February 25, 2018. This website is my “gift” to him.  

 Marion Bates