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The liberation of Paris. Charles de Gaulle
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The liberation of Paris. Charles de Gaulle
General Charles de Gaulle at Arc de Triomphe during the liberation of Paris in the Second World War.
1944
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This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in World War II history: the liberation of Paris by General Charles de Gaulle on August 25, 1944. The image finds de Gaulle standing triumphantly atop the Arc de Triomphe, surrounded by French soldiers and civilians. The Arc de Triomphe, a symbol of French national pride and victory, serves as the perfect backdrop for this historic occasion. De Gaulle, the Free French leader, had called on the French people to rise up against the German occupation in 1940, forming the Free French Forces. After years of resistance and exile, the Allied forces, led by the United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union, began their advance on Paris in August 1944. De Gaulle returned to the city on August 24, and the following day, he addressed the crowd from the balcony of the Hôtel de Ville. The liberation of Paris was a significant turning point in the war, and de Gaulle's presence at the Arc de Triomphe marked the end of the German occupation and the beginning of the French reconstruction. This photograph, taken during this momentous occasion, is a testament to the resilience and determination of the French people and their leaders during a time of great adversity.
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