Geuzenveld-Slotermeer in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
J.M. den Uyl
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 25, 2024
1. J.M. den Uyl Marker
Strijder voor de gewone man en vrouw. Zo werd PvdA'er Joop den Uyl, een van de belangrijkste politici van de tweede helft van de 20e eeuw, omschreven door zijn opvolger Wim Kok. Den Uyl was journalist, kwam in 1956 in de Tweede Kamer en was in de jaren zestig enkele jaren wethouder in Amsterdam. Daarna werd hij minister van Economische Zaken in het kabinet-Cals en in 1973 minister-president met als kabinetsmotto 'Eerlijk delen'. Het waren moeilijke jaren. Op tv sprak hij tijdens de oliecrisis tot het volk dat alles anders zou worden. Daarna waren er nog de Lockheed- affaire rondom prins Bernhard, de treinkapingen en gijzelingen door Molukse jongeren en de Surinaamse onafhankelijkheid. Na de kabinetsval, vlak voor de verkiezingen, behaalde de PvdA een enorme winst, maar kwam niet in het nieuwe kabinet.
Fighter for the common man and woman. This is how Joop den Uyl of the Labour Party, one of the most important politicians of the second half of the 20th century, was described by his successor Wim Kok. Den Uyl was a journalist, entered the Lower House in 1956 and was an alderman in Amsterdam for several years in the sixties. He then became Minister of Economic Affairs in the Cals cabinet and in 1973 Prime Minister with the cabinet motto 'Eerlijk delen' (Fair sharing). These were difficult years. On TV during the oil crisis he spoke to the people that everything would change. Then there was the Lockheed affair surrounding Prince Bernhard, the train hijackings and hostage-taking by Moluccan youths and the independence of Suriname. After the cabinet fell, just before the elections, the Labour Party achieved enormous gains, but did not enter the new cabinet.
Erected 2024
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. 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 1956.
Location. 52° 22.88′ N, 4° 47.446′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Geuzenveld-Slotermeer. It is at the intersection of J.M. Den Uylstraat and Willem Dreesplantsoen, on the right when traveling east on J.M. Den Uylstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: J.M Den Uylstraat 65, 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: Willem Drees (within shouting distance of this marker); Marga Komplι (within shouting distance of this marker);
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 25, 2024
2. J.M. den Uyl Marker - wide view
Also see . . . Joop den Uyl (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
Johannes Marten den Uijl (9 August 1919 24 December 1987), better known as Joop den Uyl, was a Dutch politician and economist who served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 1973 to 1977. He was a member of the Labour Party (PvdA).(Submitted on November 14, 2024.)
Den Uyl was known for his abilities as a skillful debater and as an idealistic and determined leader. During his premiership, his cabinet were responsible for major social reforms and dealing with several major crises such as the 1973 oil crisis, the Lockheed scandal, Moluccans incidents and the fallout of the Yom Kippur War. He holds the distinction as leading the most left-wing Dutch cabinet, and his premiership is seen as divisive with both scholars and the public, from considering him to have been average to him having been one of the best Prime Ministers since World War II.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
