Marlene Dietrich accueille les soldats américains de retour d'Europe sur le navire de transport de troupes USS Monticello (AP-61) – New York – 20 juillet 1945
/!\ 11/07/2022. Czech Health Ministry has REJECTED compensation to a woman whose Romani origin is listed as the reason for her sterilization
This is what RACIALIZED MISOGYNY looks like. This is awful. This Romani woman was threatened by authorities that her children would be taken away from her if she didn't undergo the operation. Her Romani origin was even listed by the health authorities as the reason for her sterilization.
Because she was a **ROMANI WOMAN** she had her reproductive rights taken away from her and was sterilized against her will. Yet the Ministry is disregarding her account of the events and their own documents to deny her any form of justice
Romani women and feminists have been fighting for YEARS to receive justice from the Czech Republic with regards to forced sterilizations but to no avail. Fighting for reproductive rights and bodily autonomy is so important for Romani feminists because Romani women were forcibly sterilized in the Czech Republic (from 1966 to 2012), in Slovakia (from 1966 to 2003 at least), in Hungary (case from 2001), in Sweden (1935-1976), and throughout history, most notoriously during the IIIrd Reich (specifically, from 1935 to 1945)
Left 1912 (April) Afternoon dress by Beer, Les Modes - photo by Talbot. From les-modes.tumblr.com/page/21 784X1920.
Center 1912 (June issue) Robe d'après-midi par Redfern from Les Modes. From Bibliothèque nationale de France via Wikimedia; fixed spots w Pshop 1453X2265.
Right 1912 (January) Tailored afternoon suit by Linker & Co., Les Modes - photo by Félix. From les-modes.tumblr.com/page/14 705X1920.
Left 1912 (August issue) Journal des Demoiselles print by A. Baeurlé (Rijksmuseum - Amsterdam, Netherlands). From their Web site 3277X4834.
Right 1912 Journal des Dames et des Modes. From tumblr.com/antiquebee/733887948520652800/journal-des-dames-et-des-modes-1912? 956X1705.
Left 1912 (September) Laferrière evening gown - photo by Félix, Les Modes. From les-modes.tumblr.com/page/10; fixed bigger spots w Pshop 1265X1920.
Right 1912 (September) Lelong evening gown, Les Modes - photo by Talbot. From les-modes.tumblr.com/page/10 1236X1920.
1912 (Winter) Jeanne Paquin evening gown (Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection, FIDM Museum - Los Angeles, California, USA). From atkinreport.com/2015/07/21/television-academy-fetes-its-costume-design-emmy-nominees/ 1200X1600.
1912 (June) Vita Sackville-West at Ascot cropped 1396X1022
1912 (May) Dresses for the races by J. Dukes, photo by Reutlinger. From castaroundlesmodes.tumblr.com/post/68584847179/my-little-time-machine-dress-for-the-races-by?is_related_post=1 1280X1877.
Left 1912 Afternoon dress by Jeanne Hallée (Metropolitan Museum of Art - New York City, New York, USA). From their Web site 2568X2760.
Right 1912 (September issue) Robe d'après-midi par Redfern from Les Modes. From Bibliothèque nationale de France via Wikimedia; fixed bigger spots w Pshop & trimmed 1334X2118.
1912 Frieda Countess Logothetti née Baroness Zwiedinek of Südenhorst (1866-1945) by Karel Žádník (Slovácké Muzeum - Uherské Hradiště, Zlin Region Czech Republic). From Wikimedia 2784X3855.
Left 1912 Gustav Beer dress (National Gallery of Victoria - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia). From tumblr.com/lenkaastrelenkaa 1280X1855.
Right 1912 L'Adieu dans la nuit. Robe du soir de Paquin (pl.9, in La Gazette du Bon ton, 1912-1913 n°6) by André-Edouard Marty. From edition-originale.com/en/ 1680X2528.
1912 Ladies attending the Henley Regatta in wide-brim hats, a feathered boa and curved-heel shoes. From vogue.co.uk/gallery/style-file-1912?image=5d54889ce144470008e44627 1280X1920.
1912 Lady Cynthia Asquith by Bassano front and side 5112X3325.
1912 "Sorbet" by Paul Poiret (Victoria and Albert Museum). From omgthatdress.tumblr.com/page/2490.
This is the last public speech of Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels. This speech is dated April 21, 1945, which is also just 10 days before the death of the Goebbels family. Germany was forced to surrender unconditionally and did so on May 8, 17 days after this speech.
At one point, at 2:07 minutes, a bomb can be heard falling as a result of the bombing and entry of the Soviets into the Reich capital, Berlin. In this speech, Joseph makes it clear that there is no surrender and informs the people about some of the latest news, but also expresses his decision to stay with his wife and children in Berlin until the end. Their suicide happened on May 1, 1945.
Speech translation : My fellow Berlin citizens!
Last Sunday, the Bolsheviks began their major offensive at the Oder front. Berlin is their goal. The capture of the Reich capital is supposed to give Stalin an important bargain chip in the political game of the allies. Thus, the battle for the Reich capital has become a battle for Germany and Europe. In heroic defense, our soldiers and Volksstrum men have inflicted heavy casulties on the Soviets in the last few days. However, their self-sacrificing deed couldn't prevent the Bolsheviks from reaching the outer defense perimeters of the Reich capital. Thus, Berlin has become a frontline city. Defenders of Berlin! The eyes of your wives, mothers and children are on you. They have entrusted their life, their fortune, their health and their future to you. You now know your task, and l know you will fullfill it in an exemplary manner. The hour of truth has come. Major General Reymann was tasked with the military defense of the Reich capital. He is recipent of the Oak Leaves to the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross. All soldiers and Volkssturm men can unconditionally trust his leadership, which was often proven in this war. It goes without saying that l will stay in Berlin with my staff. My wife and my children aswell are here and will stay here. I will activate the defense of the Reich capital will all means possible. My thoughts and actions are devoted to your well-being, and the defense against our common enemy. On the walls of our city, the Mongol-storm must and will break. Our fight will be a beacon for the most determined fight of the entire nation. Filled with the fanatic will to not let the capital of the Reich fall into the hands of the Bolsheviks, we are lined up in solidarity to fight and work. Our goal is the freedom of our people and a Reich of social justice in a coming, happy future.
01 - At The Christmas Ball - Bessie Smith (1925)
02 - Santa Claus, Bring My Man Back To Me - Ozie Ware (1928)
03 - Papa Ain't No Santa Claus - Butterbeans & Susie (1930)
04 - It's Winter Again - Isham Jones & His Orchestra (1932)
05 - Jingle Bells - Benny Goodman & His Orchestra (1935)
06 - There's Frost On The Moon - Artie Shaw & His Strings (1936)
07 - I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm - Mildred Bailey (1937)
08 - Christmas Morning The Rum Had Me Yawning - Lord Beginner (1939)
09 - Winter Weather - Fats Waller & His Rhythm (1941)
10 - Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters (1943)
11 - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Judy Garland (1944)
12 - Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! - Connee Boswell (1945)
13 - Boogie Woogie Santa Claus - Mabel Scott (1948)
14 - Baby, It's Cold Outside - Pearl Bailey & Hot Lips Page (1949)
15 - All I Want For Christmas - Nat King Cole Trio (1949)
16 - What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? - The Orioles (1949)
17 - Midnight Sleighride - Sauter-Finegan Orchestra (1952)
18 - Silent Night - Dinah Washington (1953)
19 - White Christmas - The Drifters (1954)
20 - Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer - The Cadillacs (1956)
21 - Warm December - Julie London (1956)
22 - Love Turns Winter To Spring - June Christy (1957)
23 - The Secret Of Christmas - Ella Fitzgerald (1959)
24 - The Christmas Song - Carmen McRae (1961)
25 - A Christmas Surprise - Lena Horne (1965)
26 - Santa Was Here - Lorez Alexandria (1968)
・Hiroshima and Nagasaki: A Multilingual Bibliography
「ABOUT US: The Aim of Our Project
In 2014, a year before the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, we started our survey and research into the multilingual publication of atomic bomb literature. Our goal is to make a comprehensive survey into the process of worldwide acknowledgment of Hiroshima and Nagasaki for 70 years.」
Really love living in a country were extremist right wing, openly racist and antisemitic parties like the AFD can gain almost 20% in supposedly “liberal” states like my home state of Hesse and were cops in my beautiful (sarcasm) hometown of Frankfurt can get away with antisemitic, racist and generally disgusting rhetoric in their silly little group chats (https://digit.site36.net/2023/07/18/itiot-meeting-public-prosecutor-wants-racist-and-anti-semitic-police-in-frankfurt-to-be-punished/) and send Nazi death threats to immigrants (https://www.fr.de/frankfurt/drohfax-an-rechtsanwaeltin-frankfurter-polizist-unter-nsu-2-0-verdacht-92565029.html)
But demonstrations were people dare to suggest that bombing Palestinian civilians and murdering children is bad maybe is classified by the press as “Judenhass” (hatred against Jews). (https://m.bild.de/regional/frankfurt/frankfurt-aktuell/hass-demo-gegen-israel-in-frankfurt-85701042.bildMobile.html?t_ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F)
Like no fucking shit there’s an antisemitism problem in this goddamn country, but it’s not coming from Muslim immigrants demonstrating against genocide. It’s the same fucking Nazi cunts that got away scot free in 1945 and have been in power ever since. Thanks I hate it here.
Dear all, We are happy to announce that ”Socialist Modernism in Ukraine”, the fifth photo album of @_BA_CU Association planned series, is available in 800 copies. Those who are interested in #SocialistModernism are able to order the book on @UrbanicaGroup 👈🏻 https://www.instagram.com/urbanicagroup/ distributor page, (or link in our profile ☝️) ; link: http://urbanicagroup.ro/ushop/ or AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/s?me=A33QJE9SPOCVM4&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER by selecting the Photo album from among the books listed. (Shipping worldwide) #SocialistModernism #_BA_CU (c) BACU The photo album includes landmarks of socialist modernist architecture in Ukraine – from 1955 to 1990. B.A.C.U. Association explains socialist modernist tendencies, it presents – in color photographs – a functional image of the buildings and their often original elements that synthesize local culture and traditions, while bringing you up to date with their current state of conservation. The book contains the authors’ view on Ukrainian modernist architecture. Print run 800 Pages 194+ 1 Spread/ Ukraine - SOC MOD Map Ukrainian, English, French Size 26×28.5 cm Weight 1.25 kg Designed and published by @_BA_CU Association 01 pic: Lviv Bus terminal Stryiska 109, Lviv, Built in 1980 Architect: V. Sahaydakivsky, M. Stoliarov Engineer: V. Boykiv, A. Yefremov 03 pic: Halls of Parting, Memory Park. Kyiv, 1968-1981 Architect: A. Miletsky Engineer A. Podgorny Artists Ada Rybachuk and Vladimir Melnichenko 05 pic: Physics Department lecture hall of the State University named after T.G. Shevchenko, Kyiv, 1973-84 Architect V. Ladny, M. Budilovsky, L. Kolomiets 07 pic: The Hall for lectures and cinema of the Institute of Scientific and Technical Information, (aka “Kyiv flying saucer”) Kyiv, 1971, Architects: F. Yuryev, L. Novikov 09 pic: Hotel Salyut Kyiv, 1976-1982 Architect: Avraam Miletsky et al. 8, 10 pic: The National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War (1941-1945) Kyiv, 1981 Architect: V. Elizarov (c) BACU https://www.instagram.com/p/CqTNi5MsHKN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Le Général George S. Patton et le Maréchal Gueorgui Joukov assistent à une parade des forces alliées pour célébrer la victoire sur le Japon – Berlin – Allemagne – 7 septembre 1945
"Admiral William F. Halsey ended his 45-year naval career aboard USS South Dakota (BB-57) in the Los Angeles Harbor. He commanded the Third Fleet during the Pacific War against Japan.
The ceremony consisted of the changing of his four-starred flag to the two-starred flag of his successor, Rear-Admiral Howard F. Kingman. The ship's entire company was present during the brief ceremony.
After the ceremony, Halsey left the battleship on a crash boat and USS South Dakota fired a 17-gun salute."
The painting illustrates one of Detachment 101’s many guerrilla operations staged to disrupt Japanese supply and reinforcement routes in Burma. Staked out on one side of the Irrawaddy River, OSS-trained Kachin rangers ambush Japanese rafts bringing troops and supplies to the Japanese-held town of Myitkyina in July 1944. Such actions helped lead to the Allied re-capture of the town and, ultimately, to the defeat of Japanese forces in northern Burma.During World War II, the Burma Road in northeast Burma was a lifeline for the Nationalist Chinese fighting the Japanese. A primary reason for the Japanese invasion of Burma, which was a British colony at the time, was to cut this supply link. The Imperial Army accomplished this task by the summer of 1942. The Allies then began airlifting materiel from India to China through the Himalayas, all the while trying to reopen the road. The Creation of Detachment 101In April 1942, Coordinator of Information and future OSS Director William J. Donovan activated Detachment 101 to create an indigenous guerrilla force charged with gathering intelligence, harassing the Japanese occupiers, identifying bombing targets for the Army Air Force, and rescuing downed Allied airmen—all deep behind enemy lines in Burma. Detachment 101 pioneered the art of unconventional warfare, foreshadowing the missions of today’s U.S. Army Special Forces.Never more than a few hundred Americans strong, Detachment 101 relied on support from various Burmese tribal groups, most notably the staunchly anti-Japanese Kachins. Combined with the efforts of the British Wingate’s Raiders, Merrill’s Marauders of the U.S. Army, and Nationalist Chinese troops, Detachment 101 was so successful that Japan had to divert significant numbers of troops to Burma to protect the new railroad that it had built to move supplies overland after U.S. Navy submarines had blocked Japanese shipping routes.By the time of its deactivation in July 1945, OSS Detachment 101 had amassed an impressive list of accomplishments, performing against overwhelming enemy strength and under the most difficult and hazardous conditions. The courage and fighting spirit of the Kachin guerrillas and their American advisors earned Detachment 101 a Presidential Unit Citation and recognition as the “most effective tactical combat force” in the OSS.
La escritura manual tiene vida propia. Tiene la vida de la mano de quien la conduce y guía. Posee memoria biológica, y con ella tiembla y palpita. Todo cuanto fluye por la punta del útil de escribir surge del remoto hontanar —la fuente primera— de quien va trazando los grafismos en la página. La palabra manuscrita es viva inteligencia; inspiración gobernada por el timón de la experiencia que en las carnes del escritor ha ido dejando, durante los lustros y las décadas, su inmarcesible impronta.
[06-07/02/24]
ANXIETY PRODUCTIONS
Hay días de ansiedad y días de nerviosa fatiga y cansancio extraño, a medio camino entre el físico y el psíquico, en que te pones por la tarde aquí delante —¡qué de annapurnas de trabajo inacabado!— y sientes que de pronto te derrumbas. Quizá no descansaras bien anoche. O tal vez sea el peso de tantos recuerdos que preferirías desterrar de tu memoria: todas esas cosas que hiciste, «odiando en cada momento lo que hacías», como en “Coney Island Baby” dice Lou Reed (una de cuyas productoras se llamaba —siempre me pareció un nombre inmejorable— ANXIETY PRODUCTIONS). La verdad es que con el paso de los años la acumulación de desechos experienciales es realmente excesiva, hasta el punto de llegar a hacerse insoportable.
En tesituras como esta me pongo a peinar internet —¡qué gran cubo de desperdicios en sí mismo!— en busca de información sobre la ansiedad, el miedo, los ataques de pánico, los síndromes de angustia. «Quizá su problema se manifieste en forma de delirantes pensamientos irracionales, que le gritan en el interior de su cabeza, y sienta usted que de un momento a otro va a volverse loco, o que se va a morir, de forma horripilante y dolorosa, en breve plazo». No lo sé. Dios mío, no lo sé. Uno a veces se postraría de hinojos ante su propia mente para suplicarles a sus desvaríos clemencia, un respiro, cinco minutos o cinco horas de cuartel.
Fritz Lang dirigió en 1945 una pel��cula, en España titulada Perversidad, en la que uno de sus protagonistas es condenado a la pena capital por un crimen que no ha cometido. En un determinado momento de la historia, cuando al pobre desgraciado le llega su hora, se lo llevan pataleando por un largo y desangelado pasillo hacia la silla eléctrica, y el tipo va emitiendo unos espantosos gritos desgarradores, en desesperada petición de misericordia, y repitiendo: «¡Díos mío! ¿No puede nadie sacarme de aquí?» (en realidad en inglés dice “Won’t someone give me a break?”; «¿No puede alguien darme cuartel?»). Esa secuencia de Lang pone los pelos de punta; y así me siento yo cuando descienden sobre mí estos ataques de ansiedad. Luego…, escribo un poco y se me quita. Pasa el jamacuco. Solo se oye en el silencio el tictac del reloj, seguido instantes después por los acostumbrados retumbos del vecino de arriba, que por una vez —nunca hay mal que por bien no venga— casi son de agradecer.
[16/02/24]
VUELVE EL CANTOR
Han vuelto los mirlos al parque. Hoy en mi paseo vespertino he oído cantar a un par de ellos, desde la copa de un plátano el primero, y luego uno segundo, emboscado entre el ramaje pelado de un negrillo. Al volver por la Ventilla cantaba un tercero, como acompañando la magnífica puesta de sol que incendiaba de ocre, púrpura y naranja el cielo del oeste de Madrid. Estos hechos me han llenado el corazón de felicidad. Ya había empezado yo a pensar, en los últimos tiempos, que los mirlos nos habían abandonado para siempre. El bello cantor de color azabache y pico ambarino es migrador parcial, según los manuales de aves; pero nunca lo había echado de menos durante tanto tiempo (nunca lo había echado de menos en absoluto, porque toda mi vida, en latitudes occidentales e incluida entre ellas Inglaterra, jamás había dejado su música de acompañarme). No sé qué haría si alguna vez faltaran definitivamente los dulces y melódicos gorjeos del mirlo; sobre todo teniendo en cuenta la alarmante invasión, que desde hace lustros padecemos, de cotorras argentinas, a las que ahora —para colmo— se ha empezado a sumar la cotorra de Kramer.
Como siempre me he sentido en particular sintonía con el ritmo de los motores de la tierra, me gusta pensar que los mirlos han retornado al vecindario en respuesta a las llamadas de mi escritura; permítaseme esa pequeña veleidad poética, que es como un azucarillo de terrosa variedad morena añadido al café de mi estado de ánimo. Puedo seguir escribiendo un poco más tranquilo.
Yo, permanente «insatisfecho ontológico», soy hombre que en el terreno práctico se conforma con poco; si «poco» puede decirse que sea el canto de los pájaros.