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WW1 - Victory - The flags of the victorious nations
WW1 - Victory - The flags of the victorious nations flanking a carved statue of the personification of Victory stood atop the world and holding a victory wreath aloft. Date: circa 1919
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Aloft Atop Carved Flanking Globe Glory Holds Nations Nov19 Patriotic Patriotism Peace Personification Propaganda Stood Upwards Victorious Victory Winning Wreath 1919
EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the ruins of war and the ashes of battlefields, the flags of the victorious nations proudly flanked a carved statue of Victory, personified as a triumphant woman, atop the world. The year was circa 1919, and the end of the First World War was finally in sight. The statue stood tall and resolute, her outstretched arm holding a victory wreath aloft, symbolizing the hard-won glory and the sweet taste of triumph. The flags of the Allied Powers, including Great Britain, France, and the United States, were draped on either side, their colors boldly displayed for all to see. The scene was one of peace and victory, a testament to the indomitable spirit of the nations that had fought to bring an end to the devastating conflict. The image, filled with patriotic fervor and a sense of triumph, was a powerful propaganda tool, reminding the world of the sacrifices made and the ultimate victory achieved. The statue, with its uplifted wreath, represented the hope for a new beginning, a chance to rebuild and move forward, leaving the horrors of war behind.
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