Jesper Fog

[Hillel Neuer @HillelNeuer]

Today marks the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, when the Communist regime sent tanks to trample peaceful pro-democracy protesters. Their bravery will not be forgotten, including the man who stopped a column of tanks.

“Since that June day, I have been inspired by one of the most iconic figures of the latter half of the 20th century, even though I have no idea of his name. Like the rest of the world, I just call him Tank Man.” @yangjianli001

[Visegrád 24 @visegrad24]

A rare photo of the aftermath of the Tiananmen Square massacre of June 4th 1989.

[Visegrád 24 @visegrad24]

Today is 37 years since the Tiananmen Massacre

On this day in 1989, the Chinese Communist Party ordered the People's Liberation Army to open fire on its own citizens.

Peaceful pro-democracy students and workers who gathered in Beijing's Tiananmen Square demanding freedom, anti-corruption, and basic human rights were crushed under tanks and gunfire.

The protests began in mid-April 1989, triggered by the death of reformist leader Hu Yaobang. On May 13, students began a hunger strike. Martial law was declared on May 20, but protesters remained peaceful.

In the early hours of June 4, troops advanced with tanks and live ammunition. Soldiers fired on unarmed civilians blocking their path in the streets surrounding the square.

Hundreds to thousands were killed. Thousands more were imprisoned, tortured, or disappeared.

To this day, the Chinese government censors all mention of it, erases it from history books, and threatens anyone who remembers.

[Jesper Fog @JesperFog]

Did you know? 🧠
NATO’s Article 5 – “an attack on one is an attack on all” – has only been invoked once: after the 9/11 attacks in 2001.
All allies stood with the U.S., launching air and naval missions — even Denmark joined with aircraft, ships, and troops. 🇺🇸🇩🇰
#NATO #911

[Jesper Fog @JesperFog]

@WallStreetMav Did you know? 🧠
NATO’s Article 5 – “an attack on one is an attack on all” – has only been invoked once: after the 9/11 attacks in 2001.
All allies stood with the U.S., launching air and naval missions — even Denmark joined with aircraft, ships, and troops. 🇺🇸🇩🇰
#NATO #911

[Jesper Fog @JesperFog]

@elonmusk Did you know? 🧠
NATO’s Article 5 – “an attack on one is an attack on all” – has only been invoked once: after the 9/11 attacks in 2001.
All allies stood with the U.S., launching air and naval missions — even Denmark joined with aircraft, ships, and troops. 🇺🇸🇩🇰
#NATO #911