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Retrial of Albert Dreyfus, Rennes, France, 1899
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Retrial of Albert Dreyfus, Rennes, France, 1899
Retrial of Albert Dreyfus, Rennes, France, 1899. A French army officer of Jewish extraction, Dreyfus (c1859-1935) was wrongly accused of handing secret documents to a German agent. He was court-martialled and disgraced, and sentenced to life imprisonment on Devils Island as a traitor. Although the legal proceedings were irregular, the verdict was widely approved of in French society and the press, where anti-Semitism was rife. The case, which became known as l Affaire Dreyfus continued to divide France, with the author Emile Zola writing a famous open letter accusing the army of a cover-up. A retrial, at Rennes in 1899, again found Dreyfus guilty, although the sentence was reduced to 10 years. Eventually, in 1906, Dreyfus received a full pardon from the President of France, and he went on to serve with distinction in the French army in the First World War. From Vanity Fair. (London, 23 November 1899)
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Retrial of Albert Dreyfus, Rennes, France, 1899. This powerful print captures a pivotal moment in history - the retrial of Albert Dreyfus, a French army officer wrongly accused of treason. In an era marked by rampant anti-Semitism, Dreyfus faced immense prejudice and was sentenced to life imprisonment on Devils Island. The irregular legal proceedings surrounding his case only deepened the divide within French society. However, amidst this turmoil emerged voices of justice and truth. Renowned author Emile Zola penned a famous open letter accusing the army of covering up the truth behind Dreyfus' conviction. This particular retrial at Rennes in 1899 brought new hope for Dreyfus and his supporters. Yet again, he was found guilty but with a reduced sentence of ten years. The relentless pursuit for justice continued until 1906 when President of France finally granted him a full pardon. Albert Dreyfus went on to serve with distinction in the French army during World War I, proving his loyalty beyond doubt. His story remains an enduring symbol against injustice and religious prejudice. In this image from Vanity Fair's archives, we witness not just one man's fight for redemption but also the resilience and strength it takes to challenge societal norms. It serves as a reminder that even in times where prejudices run deep, there are those who dare to question and seek truth.
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