Geuzenveld-Slotermeer in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Gerda Brautigam
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 25, 2024
1. Gerda Brautigam Marker
Al twee keer was journalist Gerda Brautigam vanwege haar idealisme gevraagd om Kamerlid te worden. Pas de derde keer zei ze ja. Na de Tweede Wereldoorlog, waarin ze in het verzet had gezeten, was ze als overtuigd socialist toegetreden tot de toen nieuwe partij PvdA. Ze was een kritisch lid en keurde de politionele acties in Indonesiλ, waarmee de partij instemde, af. Van 1963 tot 1972 vocht ze in de Tweede Kamer voor onderwerpen die de gewone mens aangingen, waaronder consumentenzaken en prijzenbeleid. "Onze nationale broodheldin" noemde een politieke tegenstander haar tijdens een tirade over de slechte kwaliteit van fabrieksbrood. Populair werd ze door haar deelname aan radioprogramma's en haar duidelijke taalgebruik, dat ook voor mensen buiten de politiek te begrijpen was.
Gerarda Brautigam (1913-1982)
Journalist Gerda Brautigam had already been asked twice to become a member of parliament because of her idealism. She only said yes the third time. After the Second World War, during which she had been in the resistance, she had joined the then new party PvdA as a convinced socialist. She was a critical member and disapproved of the police actions in Indonesia, which the party agreed to. From 1963 to 1972 she fought in the Lower House for issues that affected ordinary people, including consumer affairs and pricing policy. A political opponent called her "our national bread heroine" during a tirade about the poor quality of factory bread. She became popular through her participation in radio programs and her clear language, which was also understandable to people outside politics.
Erected 2024
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Women. In addition, it is included in the Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1963.
Location. 52° 22.769′ N, 4° 47.384′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Geuzenveld-Slotermeer. It is at the intersection of Gerda Brautigamstraat and J.G. Suurhoffstraat, on the right when traveling west on Gerda Brautigamstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: J.G Suurhoffstraat 30, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1067 VJ, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: J.G. Suurhoff (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Willem Drees (about
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 25, 2024
2. Gerda Brautigam Marker - wide view
Also see . . . G. (Gerda) Brautigam (Parlement.com). Excerpt (in translation):
Well-known and popular PvdA member of parliament, who stood up for the interests of consumers in clear and often humorous terms and with an unmistakable Rotterdam accent. As a result, she was given nicknames such as 'prize-Gerda' and 'Gerda freshly-baked'. After the introduction of VAT, political tormentor of minister De Block. She partly owed her fame to radio programmes in the early sixties. She also campaigned for restrictions on film censorship. She was initially a journalist for 'Het Vrije Volk', which included travel reports. She reported on the Eichmann trial for her newspaper in 1961. Daughter of a prominent Rotterdam socialist.(Submitted on October 25, 2024.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 25, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
