Directive 10-289
Posted by Phaethon 9 years ago to The Gulch: General
I think I figured out why Ayn Rand chose the numbers 10-289. The 10 is a reference to October, specifically the October Revolution in Russia and the 289 represents the number 25. (2 x 8 +9). Remember, the assault on Petrograd occurred on October 25, 1917. I believe Miss Rand had this date in mind when writing about the Directive.
10-289, could be the 10th Ford Mustang with a 289 Engine, or she had 289 students in her school when she was in 10th grade. Maybe she owed 10,289 dollars to the IRS one year.
I could go on and on :)
Ayn was a 12 year old eye witness to the beginning of the Russian Revolution. I believe this experience echoed throughout all her writings.
https://estore.aynrand.org/p/11/is-atlas...