40th Anniversary of the Destourian Socialist Bet

TN 828A

TN 799

TN 770

Events

This stamp marks the culmination of four decades of political history under the aegis of Neo-Destour, celebrating forty years of progress towards national sovereignty and the development of the modern state. Founded in 1934 in Ksar Hellal, the party structured the Tunisian resistance by establishing a mass organization capable of mobilizing all layers of society against the protectorate. This 1974 broadcast highlights the continuity of the national project, illustrating the transformation of a liberation movement into a government institution dedicated to the social, educational and legislative modernization of the Republic.
The central theme highlights the figure of Habib Bourguiba, the “Supreme Fighter”, recalling the great oratorical and political victories which marked his struggle. The platform scene mentioned symbolizes the direct link between the leader and the people, recalling historical moments such as the return from exile in 1955 which sealed the autonomy of the country. By devoting this value of 60 millimes to this anniversary, Tunisia highlights a period of stability and progress, presenting these forty years as an epic success having made it possible to forge the country's contemporary identity and consolidate its place on the international scene.

25x36 mm

Polychrome

Hatem El Mekki

Courvoisier S.A

12

Photogravure

0,60 DT

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1 000 000 exemplaires