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During a meeting with Nixon, in a room full of journalists and photo reporters, Tito lighted a Cuban cigar! The move was provocative for two reasons. First, smoking in the White House was strictly forbidden since 1946. Secondly, the meeting took place at the peak of the intolerance of America and Cuba, and Tito, by common sense, was supplied by Cuban leader Fidel Castro. Nixon had to react.

“Mr President, we do not smoke here in the White House”, said astonished Nixon.

Tito looked at him, continued to smoke, laughed and said coldly:

“Lucky you!”

By the end of the meeting, Nixon did not mention this ban anymore.

Josip Broz was and remains the only one who violated this ban.

In 1955, photographer Ken Russell captured a striking image of "The Last of the Teddy Girls," documenting a unique subculture in post-war Britain. The Teddy Girls, or "Judies," were the female counterparts to the Teddy Boys, a youth movement known for its sharp, Edwardian-inspired style and defiance of social norms. Emerging in the 1950s, the Teddy Girls rejected conventional femininity, donning tailored jackets, rolled-up jeans, neck scarves, and masculine brogues. Their bold fashion choices symbolized a rebellion against societal expectations in a time of rapid cultural change.
This subculture was deeply intertwined with Britain’s socio-economic landscape after World War II. Many Teddy Girls came from working-class backgrounds, their aesthetic a mix of thrifted pieces and hand-me-downs, creatively repurposed into distinctive outfits. Despite living in economically challenging conditions, they used fashion as a means of self-expression and defiance. Unlike the more publicized Teddy Boys, the Teddy Girls remained relatively obscure, and Russell’s photographs offered a rare glimpse into their world, showcasing their independence, camaraderie, and resilience.
Ken Russell’s documentation of the Teddy Girls is a vital historical record, preserving the spirit of a movement that challenged gender norms and class boundaries. His images highlight a forgotten chapter of British youth culture, revealing how these young women used style to assert their identity and navigate a changing post-war society. Today, the Teddy Girls are celebrated as pioneers of alternative fashion and feminist rebellion, their influence visible in the evolving landscape of youth subcultures and gender expression.

Original is from Facebook.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/23923956

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/23450335

Luigi Fabbri (1877 - 1935)

Sun Dec 23, 1877

Luigi Fabbri, born on this day in 1877, was an anarchist writer, theorist, and educator from Italy. Starting from the age of sixteen, Fabbri spent many years in prison for his anarchist activism.

Fabbri was a prolific contributor to the anarchist press in Europe and later South America, including co-editing, along with Errico Malatesta, the paper "L'Agitazione". In 1936, he published "Dictatorship and Revolution", an anarchist response to Vladimir Lenin's work "The State and Revolution". In his work "Marxism and Anarchism", Fabbri makes distinct the political philosophies of anarchism and Marxism.

In 1929, Fabbri fled Europe to Uruguay with his family before settling in Buenos Aires and continuing his writing with the anarchist newspaper "The Protest". He was also a journalist in the Rio Plata region, where he dealt with the political and trade union problems of the local workers' movement, in which there was a strong anarchist presence.

"But in politics, the winner is in the right, even if he is wrong: and whoever leaves the field comes off worse."

- Luigi Fabbri

• Date: 1877-12-23
• Learn More: en.wikipedia.org, libcom.org.
• Tags: #Marxism, #Birthdays, #Anarchism.
• Source: www.apeoplescalendar.org

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wF_5xZIstPw

I don't know if five years ago is considered enough of history to be posted here but I thought you all might like it. Please remove it if it's too recent, Pug.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/28087447