President Jón all? # 73967
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All about President Jón? Symbols of a national hero from death to the present. Author Páll Björnsson.
Jón Sigurðsson became a national hero through his leadership in the Icelandic struggle for independence in the 19th century. Since his death in 1879, his memory has been commemorated in a variety of ways: through historical exhibitions, celebrations, monuments, poetry, book publishing, souvenirs, artwork, and political debates. The book highlights and explains how public authorities, NGOs, the media, politicians, businesses, and the general public have made use of Jón's iconic image. An innovative book about Jón as President. (Bókatíðindi 2011).
Jón Sigurðsson became a national hero through his leadership in the Icelandic struggle for independence in the 19th century. Since his death in 1879, his memory has been commemorated in a variety of ways: through historical exhibitions, celebrations, monuments, poetry, book publishing, souvenirs, artwork, and political debates. The book highlights and explains how public authorities, NGOs, the media, politicians, businesses, and the general public have made use of Jón's iconic image. An innovative book about Jón as President. (Bókatíðindi 2011).