Alfred H. Love

Alfred Henry Love (September 7, 1830 – June 29, 1913) of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was an American political activist.

[1] He founded the Universal Peace Union in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1866 and served as its president until his death.

Among his activities, Love tried to support gaining justice for American Indian tribes in the West, who were being forced off traditional lands onto reservations, often located hundreds of miles distant from their old territories.

In 1875, he met with Alfred B. Meacham, a member of the peace commission to end the Modoc War, and members of the Modoc people, including Toby Riddle and Frank Riddle, who were on a national lecture tour.

In 1906, Love was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize by eight United States senators and Hannis Taylor.