Arte, Mujer y Memoria: Arpilleras from Chile

September 11, 1973

Chile’s democratically elected left-wing president, Salvador Allende, is overthrown in a coup orchestrated by the Chilean military. The presidential palace, known as La Moneda, is bombed repeatedly. By the end of the day, Allende is dead and Augusto Pinochet appoints himself president.

 

Salvador Allende delivered his last speech to the Chilean people at 9:10AM on September 11, 1973. Through his speech he praised the working people of Chile, women, and those who fight for democracy.

What freedoms are you grateful for?
Do you know the names of the activists who fought or died for these freedoms?

 

Arpilleristas E.M. and F.D.D.
The Coup, 1986, Embroidered textile, 15 x 19 ¾ inches, Courtesy of Francisco Letelier and Isabel Morel Letelier

Storming and bombing of the presidential palace, La Moneda, on September 11, 1973.

Anonymous
Remembering Salvador Allende, n.d., Embroidered textile, 15 x 19 inches, Courtesy of Francisco Letelier and Isabel Morel Letelier

President Allende loses his life in the coup.

Author Unknown
Bombing of the La Moneda, 1973, 02:21
Collection of the National Cineteca of Chile