The czar always got his dues, no matter if it ruined a family. Mary Antin czarduefamily Change image and share on social
The apex of my civic pride and personal contentment was reached on the bright September morning when I entered the public school. Mary Antin apexbrightcivic Change image and share on social
One positive command he gave us: You shall love and honor your emperor. In every congregation a prayer must be said for the czar's health, or the chief of police would close the synagogue. Mary Antin chiefclosecommand Change image and share on social
His struggle for a bare living left him no time to take advantage of the public evening school. In time he learned to read, to follow a conversation or lecture; but he never learned to write correctly; and his pronunciation remains extremely foreign to this day. Mary Antin advantagebareconversation share on social
On a royal birthday every house must fly a flag, or the owner would be dragged to a police station and be fined twenty-five rubles. Mary Antin birthdaydragfine Change image and share on social
