The Catonsville Nine

"The Catonsville Nine" recounts the dramatic 1968 act of civil disobedience by a group of Catholic antiwar activists who targeted a Baltimore draft board, leading to their trial and widespread public attention. Authored by local historian Shawn Francis Peters, the book provides an detailed account of the daring raid, the trial proceedings, and the subsequent manhunt, highlighting the activists' passionate protests against the Vietnam War. Drawing on extensive sources, it explores the enduring significance of the event and its influence on antiwar activism, emphasizing its relevance across decades.