About Me

I'm an Associate Professor in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, and VIce-President of the Board of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives. In Fall '09, I'll be leading a collegiate seminar at NYU on the Spanish Civil War and/in US Culture.

Monday, August 31, 2009

Matt Mattson, Citizen of Spain

I had the privilege of accompanying Matti Mattson to the Spanish Consulate last Wednesday, August 26.  You might have seen the article in the Times on Thursday:  Matti is the 92 year-old Lincoln Brigade veteran who is taking up the Spanish government on its offer of citizenship to veterans of the International Brigades.

I've put together a five minute video reportage/tribute, which can be viewed on youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpSzMNFOWzU

(I recommend clicking on the "HQ" (high quality) icon.)

Thanks to all who commented on a previous cut.
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