Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation The Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation was established in 1963. The foundation aims to continue the work of the philosopher and activist Bertrand Russell in the areas of peace, social justice, and human rights, with a specific focus on the dangers of nuclear war. Its director was Ken Coates. Its general secretary, until 1969, was Ralph Schoenman. Spokesman Books is the publishing imprint of the Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation and publishes books on politics, peace and disarmament, and history. "The Spokesman" is the journal of the BRPF, which reached its 100th issue in August 2008. In the
John Henry Russell destroyer was named in his honor, while was named for him and his son, Major General John H. Russell, Jr. John Henry Russell Rear Admiral John Henry Russell (4 July 1827 – 1 April 1897) was an officer of the United States Navy during the Mexican–American War and the American Civil War. Russell was born at Frederick, Maryland on 4 July 1827 to Sir James Henry Russell and Martha Wilson Russell. He was appointed midshipman on 10 September 1841 and served in the sloop of war in the Pacific until 1843. He returned in the frigate in 1844 and served