Geuzenveld-Slotermeer in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
P.J. Oud
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 25, 2024
1. P.J. Oud Marker
Op dertigjarige leeftijd, toentertijd de minimumleeftijd voor het lidmaatschap, trad Piet Oud namens de Vrijzinnig-Democratische Bond toe tot de Tweede Kamer. Hij raakte in zijn politieke carriθre betrokken bij belangrijke gebeurtenissen. Als minister van Financiλn in de crisisjaren maakte hij zich met zijn bezuinigingsbeleid niet populair bij de sociaaldemocraten. Als burgemeester van Rotterdam maakte hij het bombardement van 1940 mee. Oud moest dit ambt een jaar later opgeven, maar pakte het direct na de oorlog weer op. Ook was hij oprichter van zowel de PvdA als, na overstap, van de VVD, waarvan hij vijftien jaar partijleider en fractievoorzitter was. Tegenstanders vonden hem halsstarrig, maar hij werd bewonderd om zijn onuitputtelijke inzet, ijzeren geheugen en enorme kennis. Hij ontving verschillende onderscheidingen en werd benoemd tot Minister van Staat.
At the age of thirty, the minimum age for membership at the time, Piet Oud entered the Lower House on behalf of the Vrijzinnig-Democratische Bond. He became involved in important events during his political career. As Minister of Finance during the crisis years, his austerity policy made him unpopular with the social democrats. As mayor of Rotterdam, he experienced the bombing of 1940. Oud had to give up this office a year later, but resumed it immediately after the war. He was also the founder of both the PvdA and, after switching, of the VVD, of which he was party leader and parliamentary group chairman for fifteen years. Opponents found him stubborn, but he was admired for his tireless dedication, iron memory and enormous knowledge. He received various awards and was appointed Minister of State.
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 1940.
Location. 52° 22.912′ N, 4° 47.291′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Geuzenveld-Slotermeer. It is on P.J. Oudstraat, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: P.J Oudstraat 4, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1067 WL, 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 Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: J.G. Suurhoff (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Willem Drees (about 150 meters away); J.M. den Uyl (about 180 meters away); L.J.M. Beel (about 210 meters away); Marga Komplι (about 210 meters away); Haya von Someren-Downer
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 25, 2024
2. P.J. Oud Marker - wide view
Also see . . . Pieter Oud (Wikipedia). Overview:
Pieter Jacobus Oud (5 December 1886 12 August 1968) was a Dutch politician of the Free-thinking Democratic League (VDB) and later co-founder of the Labour Party (PvdA) and the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) and historian. He was granted the honorary title of Minister of State on 9 November 1963.(Submitted on November 19, 2024.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 19, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
