2025-01 Raynors Historical Collectible Auctions
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Central Press Assn, Type1 Press photo, May 31, 1926 showing the internmet of the renowned Zionest leader Dr. Max Nordau. From the back is the news clip, “Funeral service of Dr. Max Nordau in Palestine--Thousands crowded the public square outside the Municipal Building in Tel Aviv as a final tribute to the great Zionist leader and philosopher. The photograph shows Zionist leaders in Palestine delivering the funeral orations. The body of Dr. Nordau, who died several years ago in Paris, was recently brought to Palestine, under the auspices of the French Government for final interment in the land he loved so passionately.” Max Simon Nordau (1849-1923) was a Zionist leader, physician, author, and social critic. He was a co-founder of the Zionist Organization together with Theodor Herzl, and president or vice-president of several Zionist congresses. Nordau died in Paris, France in 1923. In 1926 Nordau's remains were moved to Tel Aviv's Trumpeldor Cemetery. A major Tel Aviv street is named Nordau Boulevard.
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