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What if a cat ran your town? That’s not a joke. It really happened. In a small Alaskan town called Talkeetna , the people once elected a cat—yes, a real cat—as their mayor. No political platform, no speeches, no promises. Just a yellow tabby named Stubbs , and a whole lot of people who were fed up with traditional politics. It started with a protest vote The year was 1997 , and local elections were approaching in Talkeetna. This wasn’t a formal city with an official government—it was an unincorporated town with no legal need for a mayor. Still, symbolic elections were held. But that year, the official candidates disappointed the locals. As a joke—or perhaps as a statement of frustration—residents rallied around a kitten from Nagley’s General Store . They wrote in "Stubbs" on the ballot. He won. Just like that, Mayor Stubbs became a thing. What began as satire turned into a 20-year-long story.  Talkeetna in the late 1990s Snowy rural streets, wood-paneled shops...
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📜 Today in History (2025.03.13 / 1940.03.13) What if they hadn't fought for freedom? What kind of world would we live in today?

 

🌿 What if They Hadn't Fought?

If they hadn't fought, what kind of world would we be living in today?
Here’s a story of courage from two small nations — Finland and Korea — who refused to give up their freedom.




❄️ Finland and the Courage of the Winter War (March 13, 1940)

In 1939, Finland, a small nation, was invaded by the powerful Soviet Union.
But the Finnish people fought bravely to defend their freedom until the end.

On March 13, 1940, Finland and the Soviet Union signed a ceasefire, ending the Winter War.
Although Finland lost some territory, they remained an independent nation that never gave up.

👉 A small country standing against a great empire became a global symbol of courage.
"We are small, but we will never surrender."
This was the spirit of the Finnish people.


Source: Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain

⚔️ Timeline of the Winter War:

  • November 30, 1939: The Soviet Union invaded Finland, beginning the Winter War.
  • March 13, 1940: The ceasefire agreement was signed, ending the war.
  • Although Finland lost part of its land, they remained a proud and free nation.

🇰🇷 Korea, the Provisional Government and the Liberation Army's Fight for Freedom

Korea was taken over by Japan, but the Korean people never gave up hope.
In 1910, Japan took away Korea’s sovereignty.

However, through the March 1st Movement in 1919 and the Korean Declaration of Independence,

the Korean people shouted:"We are an independent nation!"

Soon after, the Provisional Government of Korea was established in Shanghai, China, declaring:
"We will never stop fighting for our freedom!"

The Provisional Government became the voice of the Korean people and a symbol of hope.

In 1940, they organized the Korean Liberation Army to prepare for armed struggle against Japan.

"Our goal is clear: to regain our country’s independence!"

The Korean Liberation Army trained and fought hard for freedom.

👉 Although Korea could not achieve independence entirely by their own hands,
our ancestors fought until the end and gave their all for the cause.
Thanks to their sacrifice and bravery, we now live in a free nation.

Source: Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain

Image of Korean Provisional Government and Liberation Army leaders (1940)

✊ Small Nations, Big Voices

Finland and Korea

  • "We are small, but we will not be defeated!"
  • "We want freedom!"

Both nations fought to the end against powerful empires.


🎨 Symbol of Freedom: Two Children Holding Flags

📸 Illustration of Korean and Finnish children holding national flags as a symbol of freedom
(AI-generated for educational purposes)


❓ Let's Think! (Quiz)

What was the common shout of these two countries?

  1. We want freedom!
  2. We want war!
  3. We want a king!

(Think for 5 seconds!)

✅ The answer is 1. "We want freedom!"


🌈 Final Thoughts

Thanks to Finland's bravery and Korea's Provisional Government and Liberation Army,
we can now speak, learn, and live freely.

History is not far away.
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📜 (Summary for Reference):

  • Finland fought the Soviet Union in the Winter War and preserved its independence.
  • Korea, under Japanese rule, created the Provisional Government and Liberation Army to fight for freedom.
  • Both countries are symbols of small nations that never surrendered to powerful empires.

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