Zona 9 in Ciudad de Guatemala in Guatemala Department, — Central America
Israel and Guatemala Monument
Monumento Estrella de David
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 1, 2014
1. Israel and Guatemala Monument Marker
República de Guatemala
Loor a los insignes líderes de la patria Guatemalteca artificies del
decidido respaldo en las Naciones Unidas a la independencia y al
reconocimiento del estado de Israel.
El gobierno del Presidente: Dr. Juan José Arévalo Bermejo
Delegado representante oficial ante la ONU: Lic. Juan José García Granados
El Gabinete y Ministro de Relaciones Exteriores: Dr. Enrique Muñoz Meany Embajador ante la ONU: Dr. Carlos García Bauer
Miembro de UNESCOP: Lic. Emilio Zea González
En la acción de apoyo de los judíos guatemaltecos encabezados por Don Jorge Neumann
La decidida actuación de todos ellos será siempre base fundamental de la inquebrantable y sincera amistad entre ambos pueblos.
Republic of Guatemala
Praise to the illustrious leaders of Guatemala for their strong support at the United Nations to the independence and recognition of the state of Israel.
President : Dr. Juan José Arévalo Bermejo
Delegate and official representative to the UN : Lic. Juan José
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The Cabinet and Minister of Foreign Affairs : Dr. Enrique Munoz Meany
UN Ambassador : Dr. Carlos Garcia Bauer
Member of UNESCOP : Mr. Emilio Zea González
The Guatemalan Jewish community led by Don Jorge Neumann
The decisive action by all of them will always be the sincere foundation of unwavering friendship between the two countries.
Erected 1997.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: Notable Events.
Location. 14° 36.557′ N, 90° 30.921′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala (Guatemala Department). It is in Zona 9. It is at the intersection of Avenida La Reforma and Avenida La Reforma and 5th Calle, on the left when traveling north on Avenida La Reforma. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala 01009, Guatemala. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in North America, specifically in Central America, in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also a Spanish colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: La Reforma Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); José María Reina Barrios (within shouting distance of this marker); Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Memorial to United States Officials in Guatemala (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Miguel Garcia Granados
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 1, 2014
2. Israel and Guatemala Monument additional marker
The Ten Commandments in Hebrew.
Additional commentary.
1. Guatemala's support for the formation of the state of Israel
This monument commemorates Guatemala's efforts to assist the state of Israel with its formation and recognition. Guatemala was one of the first countries to recognize Israel on May 19, 1948 and one of the first countries to open an embassy in Jerusalem (later moved to Tel Aviv). Guatemala's representative to the United Nations and later Ambassador to Israel, Jorge Garcia Granados, wrote a book about his experiences titled "The birth of Israel: The drama as I saw it".
— Submitted January 11, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 1, 2014
3. Wide view of Israel and Guatemala Monument Marker
The various markers are affixed to the white columns on both sides of the Star of David and central fountain.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 1, 2014
4. Israel and Guatemala Monument additional marker
English translation:
Design: Erick Fernandez
Execution: Arquinterior-Architect Luis G. Barascout G.
Collaboration: Mr. Jaime Russ T.
Inauguration: 50 years since the creation of the state of Israel
Date: Guatemala-December , 1997
Kislev, 5788
Honorable Ambassador of the State of Israel: Mr. Shlomo Cohen
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 1, 2014
5. Israel and Guatemala Monument additional marker
English translation: Work realized during the administration of Municipal government of Mayor Oscar Berger Perdomo. The valuable contribution of Mr. Uri Roitman and the Guatemalan Jewish community
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 1, 2014
6. Israel and Guatemala Monument additional marker
Jerusalem
Eternal and indivisible capital of the state of Israel. Three millennia of Jewish presence guaranteeing religious freedom and the historic birthplace of Judeo-Christian culture.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 2,018 times since then and 102 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 9, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
