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De Gaulle Declaration
De Gaulles declaration to occupied France that France has lost a battle but has not lost the war, reassuring his country that victory will eventually restore France
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Declaration Eventually Gaulle Lost Occupied Reassuring Restore Victory
Greetings Card (7"x5")
"Add a touch of historical significance to your greetings with our De Gaulle Declaration card from Media Storehouse. Featuring the iconic image of General Charles de Gaulle making his famous address to occupied France, this card carries the powerful message of hope and resilience. Printed on high-quality paper with vivid colors, this card is perfect for sending a message of encouragement, reassurance, or inspiration. With its striking design from Rights Managed at Mary Evans Prints Online, this card is sure to leave a lasting impression."
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in world history: General Charles de Gaulle's declaration to occupied France, delivered on June 18, 1940 during the summer of World War II. With the fall of Paris and the retreat of Allied forces, the morale of the French people was at an all-time low. In this image, De Gaulle, exiled in London, addresses his countrymen through the BBC, offering a message of hope and defiance. "France has lost a battle," he declared, "but the war is not lost." De Gaulle's words were a beacon of light in the darkness of war-torn Europe. They represented a refusal to accept defeat and a commitment to the eventual restoration of France. The photograph shows De Gaulle, a determined and resolute figure, speaking into a microphone, surrounded by the somber atmosphere of wartime London. The image is a poignant reminder of the indomitable spirit of the human will to survive and prevail, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. Historically, De Gaulle's declaration marked the beginning of the French Resistance movement, which would continue to fight against the Nazi occupation of France. It also served as a rallying cry for the Free French Forces, which would eventually play a key role in the liberation of France and the defeat of the Axis powers. Today, the photograph stands as a testament to the power of the human spirit and the enduring legacy of De Gaulle's leadership during a time of crisis.
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