Burial of the unknown French soldier in Paris
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Burial of the unknown French soldier in Paris
The unknown French soldier (Poilu) buried in Paris - the procession nearing the Arc de Triomphe where the body was interred. The ceremony occurred at the same time as the British unknown warrior was buried in Westminster Abbey.
1920
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Burial Ceremony Coffin Procession Triomphe Unknown Warrior
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This poignant image captures the solemn procession carrying the coffin of the Unknown French Soldier (Poilu) through the streets of Paris during his burial ceremony in 1920. The Unknown Soldier, representing the countless lives lost during the First World War, was interred under the Arc de Triomphe in a moving tribute to the sacrifices of the French military. The ceremony took place simultaneously with the burial of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey in London, reflecting the shared grief and unity between France and Great Britain during the aftermath of the devastating conflict. The somber procession, made up of soldiers in uniform, follows the coffin as it makes its way towards the Arc de Triomphe, where it will be laid to rest among the hallowed grounds of France's most iconic monument. The Arc de Triomphe, with its grandeur and historical significance, serves as a fitting final resting place for the Unknown Soldier. The monument, which honors those who fought and died for France, stands as a symbol of the nation's resilience and determination in the face of adversity. The image of the procession, with the Arc de Triomphe looming in the background, encapsulates the solemnity and gravity of the moment, as well as the collective mourning and remembrance of the sacrifices made during the First World War.
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