Dutch Youth Groups: World War II


Figure 1.--This June 22, 1943 photograph shows a Jeugdstorm patriotic event with the Dutch flag. Notice the prominent sea gull symbol.

The Dutch with their maritime tradition have had a special attachments to sea gulls. Interestingly, both Dutch and Flemish youth groups used this sea gull a its main symbol. The Jeugdstorm symbol was rendered in a more naturalistic form. The symbol can often be seen at Jeugdstorm processions and events.

Ecology

A HBC reader comments, "The image of the Dutch Youth group at a ceremony around a seagull banner reminded me of a small book containing two essays I read last weekend. Written by two contemporary German authors, it discussed the historical connection between the ecological movement and fascism. The very word, ecology, was coined by a late 19th century German with authoritarian, right-wing leanings. The book rather ominously describes these "Eco-fascists"."






Christopher Wagner






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Created: April 13, 2001
Last updated: April 14, 2001