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Peace celebration in Paris, Foch, Joffre and Poincare
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Peace celebration in Paris, Foch, Joffre and Poincare
Peace celebration in Paris after the First World War, including Marshal Ferdinand Foch, General Joseph Joffre and President Raymond Poincare at the Hotel de Ville
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Celebrating Celebration Ferdinand Foch Joffre Marshal Marshall Peace Poincare Postwar Raymond Ville
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This evocative photograph captures the historic Peace Celebration in Paris on July 14, 1919, marking the end of the First World War. The scene unfolds at the grand Hotel de Ville (City Hall) in the heart of the city. Three prominent figures of the time stand together, united in their shared commitment to peace: Marshal Ferdinand Foch, General Joseph Joffre, and President Raymond Poincare. Foch, a French military hero and the Supreme Allied Commander during the war, stands tall and resolute in his military uniform, his stern gaze fixed ahead. Joffre, the Commander-in-Chief of the French Army, is seen in a more relaxed posture, his uniform adorned with numerous decorations. Poincare, the President of France, wears an elegant evening dress, his expression reflecting a sense of pride and relief. The trio is surrounded by a sea of people, all dressed in their finest attire, celebrating the long-awaited peace. The atmosphere is jubilant, with laughter and music filling the air. The Hotel de Ville, bathed in the soft glow of the evening light, serves as a magnificent backdrop to this momentous occasion. This photograph, taken in the 1910s, is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War and the hope for a better future. It is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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