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Les Evenements de Grece; Le 4 aout 1917, apres avoir prete serment sur l'Evangile, le roi... 1917. Creator: Unknown
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Les Evenements de Grece; Le 4 aout 1917, apres avoir prete serment sur l'Evangile, le roi... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Les Evenements de Grece; Le 4 aout 1917, apres avoir prete serment sur l'Evangile, le roi Alexandre, lit son discours du trone devant la Chambre de 1915, dissoute par Constantin et rappelee par Venizelos, 1917. First World War: Events in Greece; on 4 August 1917, after having taken the oath on the Bible, King Alexander reads his speech from the throne before the Chamber of 1915, dissolved by Constantine and recalled by Venizelos. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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This photograph captures a pivotal moment in Greek history during the First World War. Taken on August 4, 1917, the image shows King Alexander of Greece taking the oath on the Bible, swearing allegiance to the Greek Constitution and reading his speech from the throne before the Chamber of 1915. The Chamber had been dissolved by King Constantine and recalled by Eleftherios Venizelos, a prominent Greek statesman and political leader. The event marked a significant shift in Greek politics, with Venizelos advocating for the country's participation in the war on the side of the Allies against the Central Powers. King Alexander's oath of allegiance was a symbolic gesture of support for Venizelos's policies and the democratic government. The photograph is from "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" published by L'Illustration, a French weekly magazine. The image is a testament to the political and religious significance of the event, with the King surrounded by priests and other dignitaries, all dressed in formal attire. The image is also a reminder of the role of religion in political events during this period, with the oath being taken on the Bible. The photograph is a valuable historical document, providing insight into the political and social climate of Greece during the First World War. It is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and challenges faced by the Greek people during this time, and the role of their leaders in shaping their country's future.
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