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J’Accuse
AO: Foundry
Phat Thor(q)
Viper
Guardian
Geppetto
Meatloaf
Gang Box
Coconut
Bourbon
Lyman
Huckleberry
Landslide
Mission, Principles and Disclaimer given
History of J’Accuse:
The J'Accuse…! letter, written by French author Émile Zola in 1898, was a passionate open letter published in the newspaper. Addressed to the President of France, it accused the French government and military of anti-Semitism and wrongful imprisonment in the infamous Dreyfus Affair, where Jewish army officer Alfred Dreyfus was falsely convicted of treason. Zola's letter exposed corruption, rallied public opinion, and became a landmark moment in the fight for justice and against prejudice. Its title, meaning "I accuse," symbolizes the courage to confront injustice publicly.
Dreyfus Affair:
impact on Theodor Herzl, the founder of modern political Zionism. Herzl, a journalist, covered the Dreyfus Affair and was deeply affected by the rampant anti-Semitism it revealed in France, a country seen as a beacon of liberty and equality. in particular, highlighted the precarious position of Jews even in supposedly enlightened societies. This convinced Herzl that assimilation was not a viable solution to anti-Semitism and inspired his advocacy for a Jewish homeland. The affair became a catalyst for the Zionist movement, emphasizing the need for a secure and independent Jewish state.
What happened?:
The accusation was based on questionable evidence, including a handwritten memo that was later found to be forged.
Despite flimsy evidence, Dreyfus was convicted of treason in a highly publicized trial and sentenced to life imprisonment on Devil’s Island, a remote penal colony off the coast of South America.
He was eventually exonerated in 1906 and reinstated in the army
11’s to BOMBS
Round 1: Bear Crawls
Side 1: Squats 1
Side 2: BBS 10
Round 2: Duck Walks
Side 1: BBS 1 and Squats 10
Side 2: Merkins 10
Round 3: Frog Jumps
Side 1: Merkins 1, BBS 10, Squats 20
Side 2: OC 10
Round 4: Burpee Broad Jumps
Side 1: OC 1, Merkins 10, BBS 20, Squats 30,
Side 2: Burpees 10
Group BOMBS at the end(we did not get to this)
Burpees: 10
OC: 20
Merkins: 30
BBS: 40
Squats: 50
Things to work on: either take away MOT or just work on first cone. Also, add exercises in 5’s not 10’s
Cot:
6: geppetto
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