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Photographic Print : WW2 - After announcing the Victory, General de Gaulle is acclaimed by the crowd
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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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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1945 Acclaimed Announcing Celebrations Ceremony Crowds Gaulle Peace Remembering Remembrance Salute Salutes Saluting Solemn Tomb Unknown Victoire Victorious Victory
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Capture the historic moment of General de Gaulle's triumphant announcement of victory during WW2 with our exclusive photographic print. Witness the electrifying atmosphere as he is hailed by a jubilant crowd and pays homage to the fallen soldiers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This captivating image from Mary Evans Prints Online brings history to life, preserving an iconic moment in time.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 18.8cm (10" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
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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