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Mussolini helping with the wheat harvest, from Le Pelerin, 5th August 1934 (colour litho)
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Mussolini helping with the wheat harvest, from Le Pelerin, 5th August 1934 (colour litho)
CHT192977 Mussolini helping with the wheat harvest, from Le Pelerin, 5th August 1934 (colour litho) by Grand Aigle, Henri (1881-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mussolini launched several public construction programs and government initiatives throughout Italy to combat economic setbacks or unemployment levels. His earliest, and one of the best known, was the Battle for Wheat, 5, 000 new farms were established and five new agricultural towns (among them Littoria and Sabaudia) on land reclaimed by draining the Pontine Marshes. Mussolini a voulu livrer la bataille du ble, en manches courtes et col ouvert, il prit part a la moisson et le Duce proclame premier paysan du royaume toucha sa paye d un jour comme un simple ouvrier agricole.
Benito Mussolini (1883-1945) Italian politician, leader of the National Fascist Party.); © Archives Charmet
Media ID 25215172
© Archives Charmet / Bridgeman Images
Aiding Dictator Duce Economics Economy Fascist Harvest Harvesting Haystack Il Duce Oxen Peasants Sheaves
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This print captures a significant moment in history as it depicts Benito Mussolini, the Italian politician and leader of the National Fascist Party, actively participating in the wheat harvest. Taken from Le Pelerin on 5th August 1934, this color lithograph by Grand Aigle showcases Mussolini's commitment to combatting economic setbacks and unemployment levels through public construction programs and government initiatives. Known for his ambitious Battle for Wheat campaign, Mussolini established thousands of new farms and agricultural towns across Italy. In this image, he can be seen donning short sleeves and an open collar while working alongside peasants and workers in the fields. The Duce himself proclaimed as the kingdom's first peasant received payment for his day's work like any ordinary agricultural laborer. The photograph not only highlights Mussolini's hands-on approach to governance but also sheds light on his engineering prowess as he aided with farming tasks such as carting sheaves of wheat using oxen. This powerful visual encapsulates both the dictator's dedication to improving Italy's economy and his ability to connect with people from all walks of life. With its vibrant colors and attention to detail, this print serves as a testament to Mussolini's multifaceted leadership style during a transformative period in Italian history.
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