Independent Citizens Movement

Independent Citizens Movement
ChairpersonDale Blyden
Founded1968 (1968)
Split fromDemocratic Party of the Virgin Islands
IdeologyTerritorial autonomy
Grassroots democracy
Reformism
Colors  Blue
  Orange
Seats in the Legislature of the Virgin Islands
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The Independent Citizens Movement (or Independent Citizens' Movement) is a political party in the U.S. Virgin Islands that was founded by Virdin C. Brown and Steve O'Reilly[1] in 1968.[2] Its symbol is the torch.[3] The party advocates for grassroots participation in politics, as well as more autonomy for the U.S. Virgin Islands.

  1. ^ "O'Reilly Calls on Evans to Veto 'Incredible' Bill". The Virgin Islands Daily News. Archived by Google. March 12, 1970.
  2. ^ King, Cyril E. (February 7, 1970). "Speech given at a meeting of the St. Thomas Public Information Association". The Virgin Islands Daily News. p. 3.
  3. ^ King, Cyril E. (October 24, 1969). "Speech in Cruz Bay, St. John". Virgin Islands Daily News. Archived by Google. pp. 3, 8.

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