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How the British press covered the establishment of Israel – I looked into the newspaper archives to find out

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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The mandate had given Britain administration of the territories of Palestine and Transjordan after the end of the first world war.

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  • The mandate had given Britain administration of the territories of Palestine and Transjordan after the end of the first world war.
  • Asserting its “natural and historic right” to a homeland and recognition by the United Nations, the council declared the establishment of Israel.

Eyewitness account

    • The Manchester Guardian’s eyewitness account, which it ran on page five on May 15 under the headline “Natural and Historic Right”, explained why such support was needed.
    • The proclamation of statehood had taken place “in a subdued atmosphere caused by Jewish military reverses”.

Expert analysis of the birth of the state of Israel and the plight of the Palestinian people.

    • The Daily Telegraph reported that “Britain does not intend, for some time, to grant recognition to the Jewish State of Israel.
    • The Conservative broadsheet explained that these would include “definition of its boundaries and the establishment of a government clearly in control”.
    • The UK’s foreign secretary, Ernest Bevin, thought Britain’s duty was to balance US enthusiasm for Israel with diplomatic sympathy for the Arab case.
    • The Attlee government believed that immediate recognition of Israel by the US was unfair and encouraged by American Jewish opinion.

Reports from the US

    • Moments later, the Jewish Agency for Palestine appealed to the security council to call on the Arab states to “desist from aggression”.
    • It was, Cooke reminded his readers, “the UN Security Council’s first experience with an open and admitted war”.
    • He described Andrei Gromyko, the Russian representative to the UN, sitting in “unflurried silence”, while Dr T.F.
    • Tsiang of China asked how the US could “recognise a Jewish State and, at the same time, seriously ask the Arabs to stop fighting”.

Welcome to May 9 – the true Australia Day

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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Early next month we are about to get one for his birthday in most states of Australia, on a day that isn’t actually his birthday.

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  • Early next month we are about to get one for his birthday in most states of Australia, on a day that isn’t actually his birthday.
  • That holiday was Australia’s first, declared by NSW Governor Arthur Phillip in 1788 to mark the birthday of George III.
  • It must have seemed as strange to the new arrivals as to the Australians on whose land they had arrived.

May 9 is the real Australia Day

    • When the parliament moved to Canberra in 1927, the new temporary parliament house was again opened on May 9.
    • Six decades later, when the new and permanent parliament house was opened on Canberra’s Capital Hill in 1988, the date chosen was again May 9.
    • It is not simply these events that make May 9 the real Australia Day.
    • If the Voice Referendum is passed, Indigenous Australians will get a constitutionally enshrined mechanism for making representations to it.

Our parliament is worth celebrating

    • We have changed the political complexion of the parliament many times, yet through it all the parliament has become more representative of us over time.
    • Ten of our members of parliament are first-generation migrants, including government ministers Tanya Plibersek and Penny Wong.
    • Most migrants become citizens, and what has made this possible is an act of the Australian parliament.

How to make it happen

    • It is a date “made in Australia” and demonstrates our commitment to our democracy like no other day can.
    • Should a referendum be successful, the first parliament of the Australian republic could meet on May 9 2026.
    • The weather in most places should be okay for a barbecue, so why not join me, before it becomes official?

How King Charles III's coronation robes -- and other historical garments -- are conserved

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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Ahead of King Charles III’s coronation on May 6 2023, textile conservators based at Historic Royal Palaces are hard at work.

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  • Ahead of King Charles III’s coronation on May 6 2023, textile conservators based at Historic Royal Palaces are hard at work.
  • For the occasion, the sovereign is set to don historic ceremonial robes, heavy with history and symbolism.
  • Around his neck, the king will wear the Royal Stole, a thin band of golden silk generously embroidered with heraldry and foliage.
  • This piece is part of our coverage of King Charles III’s coronation.

Designed to last

    • A garment designed for a 46-year-old in 1911 won’t necessarily fit a 75-year-old in 2023.
    • In concert with textile specialists, they might have applied hidden loops on the inside of the robes so they do not slip when worn.
    • Ensuring this, however, involves thorough environmental monitoring to achieve optimum conditions – regular humidity levels, cool temperatures, low light levels.
    • In contrast to these garments designed to last, pop culture treasures like the costumes held among the 80,000-piece collection of Bowie memorabilia the V&A recently acquired, present different challenges.

Textile stories

    • Polyurethane, polyvinyl chloride and synthetic rubber, developed in the early 20th century, gave artists different surfaces to work with, allowing for both glossy and matt looks.
    • Bowie’s Kabuki jumpsuit, that Yamamoto designed for the 1973 Aladdin Sane tour, is a prime example.
    • Conserving a garment of historical importance isn’t only about the fabric and design, but the occasions when it was used.
    • Ensuring the survival of historic textile and dress artefacts allows stories and histories to be shared from generation to generation.

USPS Releases Nonprofit Stamp

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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LIBERTY, N.Y., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Postal Service issued Patriotic Block, a new nondenominated, nonprofit stamp intended for business mailings by authorized nonprofit organizations. The stamp was issued in Liberty, NY, without a ceremony.

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  • Postal Service issued Patriotic Block, a new nondenominated, nonprofit stamp intended for business mailings by authorized nonprofit organizations.
  • This stamp displays the components found on the American flag — the stars and stripes — arranged in a four-quadrant block on a white background.
  • The Patriotic Block nondenominated, nonprofit-price stamp is sold in self-adhesive coils of 3,000 and 10,000.
  • For USPS media resources, including broadcast quality video and audio and photo stills, visit the USPS Newsroom .

Major Gift and Donation to Help V&A Secure David Bowie's Archive for the Nation: Over 80,000 Items Spanning Six Decades of the Cultural Icon's Career to be Made Available to the Public for the First Time

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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Alongside the creation of the new Centre, the gift will support the ongoing conservation, research, and study of the archive.

Key Points: 
  • Alongside the creation of the new Centre, the gift will support the ongoing conservation, research, and study of the archive.
  • Dr. Tristram Hunt, Director of the V&A, said: "David Bowie was one of the greatest musicians and performers of all time.
  • The V&A is thrilled to become custodians of his incredible archive, and to be able to open it up for the public.
  • The acquisition follows the V&A's ground-breaking 2013 exhibition, David Bowie Is…, which marked the first time a museum had been given unprecedented access to the David Bowie Archive.

Stern Pinball Celebrates Sixty Years of James Bond

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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Stern Pinball, Inc. officially reveals a special one-of-a-kind pinball machine celebrating 60 years of the iconic, genre-defining James Bond films.

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  • Stern Pinball, Inc. officially reveals a special one-of-a-kind pinball machine celebrating 60 years of the iconic, genre-defining James Bond films.
  • The highly collectible James Bond 007 60th Anniversary Limited Edition pinball machine highlights the entire franchise of 25 films, all James Bond actors, villains, and henchmen.
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    Stern Pinball’s James Bond 007 60th Anniversary Limited Edition pinball machines will immerse players in the history of 007.
  • Commemorating this exclusive pinball machine, the James Bond 007 60th Anniversary Limited Edition includes the official James Bond 007 pinball topper, an exclusive full-color mirrored backglass inspired by 60 years of James Bond, custom high gloss and powder-coated pinball armor, a custom designer-autographed bottom arch, an exclusive Union Jack pinball shooter knob, upgraded audio system, anti-reflection pinball playfield glass, shaker motor, a sequentially numbered plaque, and a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Stern Chairman Gary Stern and President & CEO Seth Davis.

New Luxury Home Décor Box Collection Pays Tribute to Iconic Musicians

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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SEATTLE, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- J Strongwater is thrilled to announce the launch of its high design, luxury box collection, 'Rock Boxes.' The J Strongwater Rock Boxes are timeless, featuring 14k gold plating and over 1,000 "Rocks," a nod to the hand-set Swarovski crystals. This inaugural line of 'Rock Boxes' commemorates iconic music legends, including The Beatles, Elton John and The Rolling Stones.

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  • "Our Rock Boxes celebrate the legacy of these three artists, representing the iconic and timeless nature of each," said Heather Shepardson, CEO of Rauch Brands, J Strongwater.
  • "The J Strongwater Rock Boxes aren't just standout adornments, but representations of the extraordinary people and stories behind them."
  • The 'Yellow Sub'rock box pays homage to the legendary Beatles' Yellow Submarine, capturing the playful and kaleidoscopic artwork with sparkling Swarovski crystals.
  • Timeless and iconic, the J Strongwater Rock Box collection is the union of elegance and wonder.

Launch of Def Leppard beauty collection creating Hysteria in the makeup industry

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Sunday, June 26, 2022
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MANAHAWKIN, N.J., June 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rock and Roll Beauty are pleased to announce the release of their Def Leppard limited-edition beauty collection.

Key Points: 
  • MANAHAWKIN, N.J., June 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rock and Roll Beauty are pleased to announce the release of their Def Leppard limited-edition beauty collection.
  • Def Leppard helped define a true era in rock and roll, selling more than 110 million records worldwide.
  • ABOUT THE DEF LEPPARD COLLECTION:
    Through a unique collaboration with Def Leppard, the licensing agent Epic Rights, and the designers at Rock and Roll Beauty, comes this distinctive and nostalgic collection.
  • For the first time, in January 2018 Def Leppard debuted their full recording catalog worldwide via streaming and download platforms .

Flags:the Union Flag and Flags of the United Kingdom

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Thursday, March 5, 2020
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The Union Flag, commonly known as the Union Jack, is the national flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

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  • The Union Flag, commonly known as the Union Jack, is the national flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
  • The Union Flag, commonly known as the Union Jack, is the national flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
  • The original Union Flag was introduced in 1606 as a maritime flag and in 1634, a Royal Proclamation laid down that the Union Flag was reserved for His Majestys Ships of War.
  • Flying of flags, including the Union flag, is not the subject of statute law in England, Wales or Scotland.