Treasure Trove: David Matlow ponders the significance of Israel’s 75th anniversary
In 1958, Israel celebrated its 10th birthday with a year-long celebration. The biggest celebration in the United States was held in the Polo Grounds (the home of the New York Giants) before a capacity crowd of 50,000. Senator John F. Kennedy said at a Washington observance of the anniversary on May 11, 1958, “The people […]