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WW2 - After announcing the Victory, General de Gaulle is acclaimed by the crowd
WW2 - After announcing the Victory, General de Gaulle is acclaimed by the crowd and salutes the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Date: 1945
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In the heart of Paris on August 25, 1945, General Charles de Gaulle, the leader of the Free French Forces during World War II, addressed the jubilant crowd gathered in the Place des Pyramides. The war in Europe had ended just two months prior, and the sense of relief and triumph was palpable. De Gaulle, standing before the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, solemnly announced the official end of the war and the beginning of a new era for France. The crowd erupted in cheers and applause, waving French flags and shouting "Vive de Gaulle!" The general, with a stern expression, raised his hand in salute, acknowledging the outpouring of emotion from the people. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a symbol of sacrifice and remembrance, served as a poignant backdrop to the historic moment. This photograph captures the raw emotion and jubilation of the crowd, as well as the solemnity of the occasion. The end of World War II marked the beginning of a new chapter in French history, and this moment, with de Gaulle's announcement and the acclamation of the crowd, stands as a testament to the resilience and determination of the French people.
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