Executive Order to declare Martial Law in Oregon draft
Title
Executive Order to declare Martial Law in Oregon draft
Description
A draft of the 'Executive Order to declare Martial Law in Oregon,' which was prepared for Governor Atiyeh to sign in case of a violent incident with the Rajneesh. Following the bombing of Hotel Rajneesh in Portland by a radical Islamic militant group, the Rajneeshpuram Peace Force acquired and displayed semi-automatic weapons. This show of force resulted in heightened tension and fear within the community. Governor Atiyeh kept a copy of the order with him when he was travelling in case of an uprising, but he never had to sign it. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel.
Creator
Atiyeh, Victor
Subject
Rajneeshpuram (Or.)
Rajneeshees
Identifier
PUA_MS96_2612
Rights
No known copyright
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Contributor
Oregon. Governor (1979-1987 : Atiyeh)
Type
Text