With a video on social media, the MEP and head of the “Voice of Reason” party, Aphrodite Latinopoulou, calls for the complete abolition of the celebration of the Polytechnic uprising from Public Education, quoting – as she says – six myths that have prevailed in the public debate about the anniversary.
Mrs. Latinopoulou states that the anniversary is not celebrated in most private schools, “unfortunately it is a ceremonial holiday in public schools”. He says that “any teacher or professor who wants to celebrate it with his students can do so in his free time”.
He then lists the 6 myths, as he says, which range from the number of dead, to the connection of the uprising with the fall of the Junta.
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• 6 myths that you will never be taught at school about the Polytechnic.
• As a VOICE OF REASON, we request that the Polytechnic celebration be officially abolished from public education.
Any teacher or professor who wants to celebrate it with their students can do so at… pic.twitter.com/65M7PDpEBh— Latinopoulou (@latinopoulou) November 17, 2024
Myth 1: The Polytechnic belongs to the Left
Aphrodite Latinopoulou states that the Polytechnic does not belong to the Left but to all Greek Democrats. He also notes that when the occupation of Nomiki began, the Left and the KKE were quick to condemn it as a provocative action.
Myth 2: The hundreds of dead at the Polytechnic
In the second “myth” he points out that there were not thousands of dead, but 40 dead, 24 identified and 16 that were never identified. “Here let’s mention the case of Elenia, who was allegedly sought by her boyfriend with a photo that turned out to be a photo of a model advertising shampoo,” he says.
Myth 3: The tank melted 3-4 students
“According to the official findings, no one was killed inside the Polytechnic. No one was killed under the tracks of any tank.”
Myth 4: The whole society resisted
“The Polytechnic was a student uprising of a few hundred young students that was fought by the official parties and not at all supported by thousands of people. Regardless of whether or not, hundreds of thousands of people rushed to see the developments of the Polytechnic after the final fall of the Junta”.
Myth 5: The Polytechnic overthrew the Junta
“This is another huge lie. The truth is that no Polytechnic has overthrown any Junta. The Junta on Friday sent an ultimatum, “leave and empty the Polytechnic”. A vote followed. The extremists and the PAK youth voted not to retreat, while the right-wing, centrist and KKE voted to leave. From the fact that the extremists took it to the extreme, came the bloody events of the Polytechnic, followed by the martial law declared by the dictator George Papadopoulos, which was overthrown by a new coup on November 25, 1973, and followed by the much harsher Junta of Ioannidis, which collapsed like paper tower when half of Cyprus was lost after disastrous mistakes of the regime. Except then the calendar said July 23, 1974, i.e. 8 months later.
Myth 6: The head of Nikos Svoronos
The head that supposedly symbolizes the student uprising in 1973. The sculpture that we lay flowers on every year has nothing to do with the events of 1973 as it depicts the historian Nikos Svoronos, a member of EAM and ELAS.
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What specific educational reforms does the “Voice of Reason” party propose to replace the celebration of the Polytechnic uprising in public education, and how do these reforms reflect your party’s overall vision for history education?
Question 1: As the MEP and head of the “Voice of Reason” party, Ms. Latinopoulou calls for the complete abolition of the celebration of the Polytechnic uprising from Public Education. Could you elaborate on the reasons behind this decision and how it aligns with your party’s values?
Question 2: In the video, Ms. Latinopoulou mentions that the anniversary is not celebrated in most private schools. How do you think this affects the perception of the event and its significance in the public consciousness?
Question 3: One of the main points in your statement is the myths surrounding the Polytechnic uprising. Could you discuss which myths you believe are the most prevalent and why they are harmful to the historical narrative?
Question 4: You cite that the number of dead is often exaggerated. What do you think is an accurate representation of the casualties, and how does this discrepancy occur?
Question 5: You also mention that the resistance of the whole society is often overstated. Can you elaborate on who was actually involved in the resistance, and what role if any did they play in the eventual downfall of the Junta?
Question 6: You state that the head of Nikos Svoronos has nothing to do with the events of 1973. How significant is the act of laying flowers on his statue during the anniversary celebrations, and why do you believe it should stop?
Question 7: The article also mentions former Prime Minister Samaras’ reaction to your statement. How does his response reflect on the current political climate surrounding the abolition of the Polytechnic uprising from Public Education, and what potential impact could it have on future policy decisions?
Question 8: As the conversation around the Polytechnic uprising continues, what role do you see the media playing in shaping public perception and understanding of the event? How can we ensure that the historical facts are accurately represented while encouraging critical thinking and civil discourse?
