Spanish Civil War Veteran

[rebelworker]

In 1936 the people of Spain rose up to resist a military coup, part of a
larger wave of facism spreading across Europe.

Militants of the CNT, Spains largest labour Union, openly espousing the
ideas of anarchism, organised popular militias to both defeat the facists
and to radically transform their country.

Commemorate the Struggle against Facism and the 70th aniversary of the
Spanish Civil war with Anarchist Veteran Georges Sossenko.

George will speak about his experience in the Civil War and the part
anarchist played in this important period of revolutionary history.

The event will be held at 1710 Beaudry on thursday May 18th. Doors open at
6:30pm. Seating may be limited.

>Organised by the Montreal Local Union of the NorthEastern Federation of Anarchist Communists(NEFAC) as part of the Festival of anarchy.

For More info check www.nefac.net
or [email protected]

[rebelworker]

Heres a bit more on his life.

Comemorate the 70th Aniversary of the Spanish civil war with Anti Facist International Brigade Veteran George Sossenko.

In 1936 tens of thousands of volunteers from around the world illegally made their way to Spain to help in the first battle against the spreading tide of Facism in Europe. French national George Sossenko, driven by
his antifascist politics, made this incredible sacrifice at only the age of sixteen. Once in Spain he was a member of the Legendary Durutti Colum and was introduced to the politcs of Anarchism. Fisrt hand he saw the incredible revolutionary movement of the Spanish workers and peasants and would be changed by what he saw for the rest of his life.

At the end of the war, George and his family fled to Argentina. In 1942 he joined the free French forces to continue the fight against fascism. Sent to north Africa he was posted with British forces before being transferred to the American army to fight in Italy and eventually his former home in France. Returning to Argentina after the war, his idealistic politics landed him in trouble with the Perone Dictatorship causing him to flee to Brazil.

Throughout the rest of his life George continued to work for the cause of freedom, doing support work for popular movements of Guatemala and Nicaragua..

Now 87 years old George has come to Montreal on the 70th anniversary of the Spanish civil war to speak of his incredible life and the anarchist convictions that drove him onward.

Speaking Engagements:
Thursday May 18th, 1710 Beaudry, 7pm.
Sunday May 21st, 2515 Deslisle , 10am

For interviews and information call (514)297-1709 starting Wen. May 17th.

Organized as part of the festival of Anarchy by the Montreal Local Union of NEFAC
http://nefac.net
http://anarchistbookfair.taktic.org/

[Amusing Scrotum]

Is this going to be recorded? Because I'd love to hear what this guy has to say.

[FinnMacCool]

Theres an interview with him here:

http://www.radio4all.net/proginfo.php?id=18168

The Spanish Revolution is, in my opinion, the most important event in anarchist history. It proves indefinatly that anarchism can work in todays world. People like this should be treated like a gem. Its very rare that we have 86 year old anarchist supporters. It shows that someone who has seen anarchism in action as a true society and not just some teenage utopian fantasy. This man can lend is experiences to todays anarchists and hopefully will show more people what can be done.

[The Grey Blur]

Originally posted by [email protected] 18 2006, 08:20 PM
It proves indefinatly
:huh: Doesn't indefintely mean "not definite"?

[FinnMacCool]

Originally posted by Permanent Revolution+May 19 2006, 06:34 PM--> (Permanent Revolution @ May 19 2006, 06:34 PM)
[email protected] 18 2006, 08:20 PM
It proves indefinatly
:huh: Doesn't indefintely mean "not definite"? [/b]
whoopsiedaisy. Tis so. I hope thats not a bad omen :(

Without a doubt sounds good though. Okay, without a doubt.