"WORK HARD & TIRE NOT!"

 GANDHI SENTENCED TO SIX YEARS IMPRISONMENT FOR SEDITION

Ahmedabad, British India (JFK+50) On March 18 1922, Mohandas K. Gandhi*, India's non-co-operationist leader, was sentenced to "six years imprisonment without hard labor" for sedition.

"Mahatma," or 'wonder worker,' as he is called, is considered to be, according to the Associated Press, "the most influential public man in India."

Before being taken away to prison, Gandhi told his followers...

"Work hard and tire not!"

*Mohandas K. Gandhi (1869-1948) was born in Gujarat & trained as a lawyer in London.  MKG became an anti-colonial nationalist who utilized non-violent protest to lead a successful campaign for Indian independence from Britain.

SOURCE

"Gandhi Gets Six Years In Prison For Sedition," The Evening Star, Washington, D.C., March 18, 1922, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/

Mahatma Gandhi

London (1931)

Photo by Elliott & Fry

"MAHATMA CAN STOP BULLETS & HEAL DISEASE"

GANDHI'S FOLLOWERS SEE HIM AS 'MIRACLE WORKER'

London (JFK+50) On December 29, 1921, the Bombay correspondent of the Westminster Gazette informed readers that "the popular belief in India that Mahandas Gandhi*...possesses supernatural powers is growing."

Villagers who believe that the nationalist leader can "stop bullets, heal disease, (and) replace severed limbs" have dubbed him "Mahatma," or "wonder worker."

Gandhi has "assured his followers" he his no "miracle man."

*Monhandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869-1948) was born in Porbandar, India & became an anti-colonial nationalist leader using non-violent resistance to win India's independence from British rule.

SOURCE

"Considered Miracle Man," The Evening Star, Washington, D.C., December 29, 1921, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/ 

 

 

 Mohandas Gandhi Statue

MLK Jr National Historic Site

Atlanta, GA

Photos by John White (2008)