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World War II
On September 3, 1939, the Swedish government declares neutrality during World War II. Despite their neutral position, they still do sufffer effects from the war. For example, they suffer from a major shortage of petroleum products. The image shows other countries that also remained neutral during World War II. The neutral countries are a dull brown color. Image: http://weaponsandwarfare.com/?p=1108 -
Sigurd Persson
In 1953, Sigurd Persson designs a silver coffee pot. His metal work is unrivaled, leading to advances in daily life and industrial work. Pictured is a coffee pot designed later in 1992. The pot has a wooden handle for practical purposes, emphasizing the functionalist movement. Image: http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O95753/coffee-pot-persson-sigurd/ -
Public Television
In 1959, the first public television program is broadcasted in Sweden. The first broadcast makes leaps towards newer and more advanced forms of entertainment. The pictured television is an example of a model sold in Sweden during the 1950s. The antenna resting on top did not come along untl 1969. Image: http://www.100innovationer.com/engelsk/theinnovations/innovations/thetelevision.397.html -
Almstriden in Kungstradgaxrden
On May 12, 1971, workmen decided to cut down several elm trees to mke way for a shopping mall in a park known as Kungstradgaxrden, located in central Stockholm. When people arrived to protect the trees, the situation got violent. The dispute became known as "the Almstiden (the elm war)," and marked the end of unfaltering trust in the government (Thordis 3). Image: http://blogs.sweden.se/sustainability/2011/05/page/2/ -
Stockholm Syndrome
On August 23, 1973, a ban building is robbed in Stockholm. During the robbery, four people are taken into hostage and experience the earliest signs of what became known as Stockholm Syndrome. The "syndrome" is one in which a captive feels "sympathetic and positive" feelings toward their captor (Sundaram 7). Image: http://www.history.com/news/stockholm-syndrome
