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Historical Memory

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world7 days ago•3 min saved

Ukraine and Poland Chart Path to Heal History-Led Strains

Ukraine proposed a comprehensive diplomatic framework with Poland to stabilize ties, including structured foreign ministry consultations, joint WWII historian meetings, and involvement of religious leaders, while highlighting progress on historical issues like exhumations and historian congresses and pledging ongoing cooperation on security and reconstruction. The initiative follows tensions over Zelenskyy’s decree honoring the UPA and Poland’s revocation of Zelensky’s award, with both sides reaffirming their shared stance against Russia and discussing border infrastructure and post-war reconstruction ahead of a NATO summit.

via UNITED24 Media|

#diplomacy #historical-memory #nato

politics7 days ago•8 min saved

America’s 250th Birthday Becomes a Trump-Driven Parade of Self-Promotion

The White House expands its role in the America 250th celebration, directing hundreds of millions through private contractors to stage Trump-centered events in Washington, after the administration cut funding for humanities groups. Local commemorations falter as a centralized, politically charged spectacle eclipses grassroots efforts; historians warn about who controls the nation’s memory of its founding, while some scholars say the anniversary is less about a shared history and more about the president’s narrative.

via Los Angeles Times|

#america250 #federal-funding #historical-memory

world11 months ago•8 min saved

Historical Reckoning and Cultural Tensions in East Asia

The article discusses how the Nanjing Massacre during WWII continues to impact China-Japan relations, with ongoing issues of historical memory, denial of atrocities, and nationalistic sentiments fueling tensions between the two countries.

via BBC|

#china-japan-relations #historical-memory #japanese-occupation

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

"Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas Added to Russia's 'Wanted' List"

Russia has put Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas on a 'wanted' list, along with two other Baltic ministers, citing alleged "desecration of historical memory" related to the removal of Soviet monuments. Kallas, a staunch supporter of Ukraine, sees the move as an attempt to silence her and vows to continue her strong support for Ukraine and European defense. The escalation marks tensions between Russia and the West, with Kallas calling for increased military support to Ukraine and further sanctions against Russia. The removal of Soviet monuments in Estonia has been controversial, with critics calling it divisive and supporters seeing it as a necessary step to address the painful reminder of Soviet occupation.

via Euronews|

#estonia #historical-memory #international-relations

international-relations2 years ago•0 min saved

"Russia Adds Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas to Wanted List"

Russia has put Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas on a wanted list, following Estonia's decision to remove war monuments dating from Soviet times in the city of Narva. Russian officials have accused Estonian leaders of crimes against the memory of those who fought against Nazism and fascism, with the Kremlin spokesperson stating that the decisions are a desecration of historical memory and hostile actions against Russia. Additionally, 59 Latvian MPs are also reportedly "wanted" in Russia.

via POLITICO Europe|

#estonia #historical-memory #international-relations

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

"Russia Declares Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas 'Wanted' Without Specifying Charges"

Russia has declared Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas a "wanted" person, along with other Baltic lawmakers, for hostile actions against Russia and the "desecration of historical memory," including the destruction of monuments to Soviet soldiers in World War II. Kallas has been a vocal supporter of Ukraine and has advocated for providing more arms to the country since Russia's invasion in February 2022.

via DW (English)|

#estonia #historical-memory #international-relations

social-issues2 years ago•2 min saved

"Marching Through History: The Enduring Memory of the 1968 Mexico City Massacre"

Students in Mexico City marched to commemorate the 1968 massacre at Tlatelolco plaza, where hundreds of students were killed by the military. The memory of the massacre serves as an important reminder for modern Mexico, as students today still face violence and organized crime. The march also highlighted the ongoing struggles within the education system and the fight for student rights. The Mexican government acknowledged the massacre as a "state crime" on its 50th anniversary in 2018.

via Yahoo News|

#historical-memory #human-rights #massacre

history2 years ago•4 min saved

Japan's Kanto Massacre Anniversary: A Reminder of Ongoing Earthquake Threat

Japan commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Great Kanto Earthquake, which claimed 105,000 lives. However, the subsequent massacre of thousands of ethnic Koreans by mobs armed with swords and iron bars during the chaos of the earthquake remains largely unknown. Historians reveal that soldiers from the imperial military actively participated in the killings, a fact that Japan has yet to fully acknowledge. Xenophobia towards Korean immigrants and the government's desire to control the Japanese crowd were factors contributing to the massacre. Despite annual commemorations by citizen groups, the Japanese government has failed to properly investigate the events or admit its active role, erasing the memory of the massacre and instilling doubt about its authenticity.

via Digital Journal|

#ethnic-koreans #great-kanto-earthquake #historical-memory

history2 years ago•2 min saved

"Spain's Discovery: 212 Missing European Fighters from Spanish Civil War"

Spanish government researchers have identified 357 foreign fighters who went missing during the Spanish Civil War, with 212 fighters from Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands confirmed. These combatants fought within the International Brigades against General Francisco Franco's fascist forces. The research, funded by the Catalan regional government, aims to contribute to the country's historical memory and locate the remains of missing fighters in mass graves. The next phase of the project will focus on identifying missing militiamen from Great Britain, Ireland, Canada, and the United States. The Spanish Civil War served as a testing ground for Hitler's Germany and Mussolini's Italy, and nearly 10,000 foreign volunteers are estimated to have died in combat on Spanish soil during the war.

via The Associated Press|

#historical-memory #history #international-brigades