The Berlin Blockade, Communism, and the Cold War (Full Documentary)
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SINGAPORE: A marker commemorating Singapore's struggle against the Communist Party of Malaya (CPM) was unveiled on Monday (Dec 8) by former President S R Nathan.
The marker, located at Esplanade Park, honours Singaporeans who fought against, and braved the violence and intimidation by the CPM. Singapore's history was marked by some four decades of violence and unrest, beginning in 1948 when a State of Emergency was declared as a result of the communist insurgency. During that time, about 8,000 people were killed or wounded in Malaysia and Singapore.
The marker also recognises the dedication of the police offers who protected fellow Singaporeans during the communist threat.
Mr Nathan, who personally witnessed communist violence and helped to overcome the hold of pro-communists in the trade unions in the 1960s, said the marker is a "timely reminder of those who perished and suffered as a result of communist violence".
"Their fight against the communists was an indispensable part of our nation's road to independence," he added.
The marker's location in the Esplanade Park puts it in the vicinity of other important historical monuments in the civic district, like the Cenotaph and the Lim Bo Seng Memorial. The marker is important because it helps Singaporeans have a better appreciation of this period in the context of Singapore's history.
The park where the marker sits is along Queen Elizabeth Walk.
Also invited to the unveiling were the families of those who have died as well as those who survived the violence - one of them was 86-year-old clerical officer Mr Simon Barter, who narrowly escaped being killed by a communist gunman in 1951 while walking home.
"All of a sudden, I heard footsteps," recalled Mr Barter. "I did not want to turn in a rush. I slowly glanced back and felt something behind me. Then I turned, and I felt the cold steel sticking into my temple."
Mr Barter escaped after the gunman misfired. He believes it was a retaliatory attack as he had helped to arrest a communist arsonist earlier.
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Marker commemorating Singapores fight against communism unveiled
SINGAPORE: A marker commemorating Singapore's struggle against the Communist Party of Malaya (CPM) was unveiled on Monday (Dec 8) by former President S R Nathan.
The marker, located at Esplanade Park, honours Singaporeans who fought against, and braved the violence and intimidation by the CPM. Singapore's history was marked by some four decades of violence and unrest, beginning in 1948 when a State of Emergency was declared as a result of the communist insurgency. During that time, about 8,000 people were killed or wounded in Malaysia and Singapore.
The marker also recognises the dedication of the police offers who protected fellow Singaporeans during the communist threat.
Mr Nathan, who personally witnessed communist violence and helped to overcome the hold of pro-communists in the trade unions in the 1960s, said the marker is a "timely reminder of those who perished and suffered as a result of communist violence".
"Their fight against the communists was an indispensable part of our nation's road to independence," he added.
The marker's location in the Esplanade Park puts it in the vicinity of other important historical monuments in the civic district, like the Cenotaph and the Lim Bo Seng Memorial. The marker is important because it helps Singaporeans have a better appreciation of this period in the context of Singapore's history.
The park where the marker sits is along Queen Elizabeth Walk.
Also invited to the unveiling were the families of those who have died as well as those who survived the violence - one of them was 86-year-old clerical officer Mr Simon Barter, who narrowly escaped being killed by a communist gunman in 1951 while walking home.
"All of a sudden, I heard footsteps," recalled Mr Barter. "I did not want to turn in a rush. I slowly glanced back and felt something behind me. Then I turned, and I felt the cold steel sticking into my temple."
Mr Barter escaped after the gunman misfired. He believes it was a retaliatory attack as he had helped to arrest a communist arsonist earlier.
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Memorial commemorating Singapores fight against communism unveiled
Artist's impression of the new Friedrich Engels statue 'Engels' Beard', at the University of Salford
He is widely regarded as one of the most radical historical figures to have lived in Manchester.
Now Friedrich Engels, one of the founding fathers of communism, will finally take his rightful place in the form of a unique new statue at the University of Salford - and youll be able to climb it.
The ambitious project, described as the first of its kind, will see a five metre-tall effigy of Engels famous beard installed in the heart of the Universitys new campus next to Salford Crescent Station off University Road.
Passersby will even be able to scale the beard to a viewing platform at the top.
Salford-based arts production company Engine were commissioned to create the striking new bust after University chiefs asked for an unusual centrepiece for their new Art School.
Jai Redman, Engines founder, said: This project piqued our imagination when we first encountered it in the book Manchester, England by DJ Dave Haslam.
Since then, weve waited for a good opportunity and for technology to advance to the point where we can effectively and affordably recreate the statue, allowing us to fulfil this vision.
He added: As artists concerned with the playful politics of social engagement and with creating intriguing public spaces, it was never going to be enough just to make a boring statue.
Plans in the mid-80s to source a statue from the former USSR fell through when no suitable sculpture could be found.
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Salford University planning statue of communism founding father Friedrich Engels - and you'll be able to climb it
Communism is not the CHANGE America Needs (Part III)
Common core is the same as communist core according to a communism survivor. This process of transforming America into a communist country actually began in ...
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