August Landmesser Civil Disobedience Art Canvas Illinois except for heather colors

except for heather colors

significantly influenced modern intellectual thought

dismantle civilizations

one man stood athwart it all

and largely considered the act that began the armed coup

August Landmesser Civil Disobedience Art Canvas Illinois except for heather colorsOn June 13th, 1936, this hero named August Landmesser was working at the Blohm + Voss shipyard in Hamburg, Germany. When you read his story, you'll never forget him. In the 1930s, the fascist mania for Hitlers regime instituted a law making the infamous sieg heil hail victory salute mandatory for Germans. One German named August Landmesser, seen here in this powerful photo refused to obey. His incredible story is one of great courage, sacrifice, and