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Thessaloniki, Greece - Proclamation of the Constitution
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Thessaloniki, Greece - Proclamation of the Constitution
Crowds gathering on the Quayside at Thessaloniki, Greece to hear the Proclamation of the Constitution on 24th July 1908. Date: 1908
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
24th Constitution Crowds Gather Gathering Proclamation Quay Quayside Salonica Salonika Thesalonica Thesalonika Thessalonica Thessalonika Thessaloniki Tramlines Waterfront
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1. Title: "The Proclamation of the Constitution: A Historic Moment in Thessaloniki, Greece, 1908" 2. Description: This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of Thessaloniki, Greece, as the crowd gathers on the quayside to hear the Proclamation of the New Constitution on 24th July 1908. Thessaloniki, also known as Salonika or Salonica, was a bustling port city in the Ottoman Empire at the time, teeming with diverse populations of Greeks, Turks, Jews, and other ethnicities. 3. Context: The Proclamation of the Constitution marked a significant turning point in the city's history, as it paved the way for the establishment of a modern Greek state. The crowds in this image, numbering in the thousands, are seen eagerly listening to the announcement, their faces filled with hope and anticipation. The tramlines in the foreground add a sense of movement and progress, while the waterfront setting underscores the city's maritime heritage. 4. Historical Significance: The Proclamation of the Constitution was a response to the Young Turk Revolution, which aimed to modernize the Ottoman Empire and grant greater political rights to its subjects. The event in Thessaloniki was particularly important because it marked the beginning of the city's transition from Ottoman rule to becoming a part of the Greek state. The gathering on the quayside represents the unity and determination of the city's diverse population in seeking self-determination and a better future. 5. Visual Elements: The photograph offers a rich visual representation of the historical event, with the large crowd, the waterfront setting, and the tramlines all contributing to the sense of excitement and anticipation. The black-and-white image, with its high contrast and sharp focus, adds to the sense of historical authenticity, making it an invaluable document of a pivotal moment in Thessaloniki's history.
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