The history of the Zionist movement from its inception at the first World Zionist Congress in Basle in 1897 to the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948 was unfurled to the breezes here today as the 24 official banners of each of the world congresses were raised on Mt. Herzl here at ceremonies marking the 54th anniversary of the death of Theodor Herzl, founder of modern Zionism.
Cabinet members, Zionist leaders. Parliamentary deputies and deputations from every town and city in the land were present on the hill when the cantor intoned the traditional mourning prayer. The lore survivor of the delegates to the first congress. Prof. Joseph Klausner, lit a memorial candle after a reading of Dr. Herzl’s writings. Knesset recessed so members could attend the services before Dr. Herzl’s tomb.
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