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Les fetes du 9 decembre 1918 a Strasbourg; Le President acclame au depart de l'Hotel de Ville, 1918 Creator: Unknown
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Les fetes du 9 decembre 1918 a Strasbourg; Le President acclame au depart de l'Hotel de Ville, 1918 Creator: Unknown
Les fetes du 9 decembre 1918 a Strasbourg; Le President acclame au depart de l'Hotel de Ville, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Acclaim Alsace Lorraine Celebrating Celebration Celebrations Cheering Hotel Hotel De Ville Leaving Liberated Liberation Patriotic Patriotism Peace Poincare Raymond Postwar President President Poincare Raymond Poincare Strasbourg Alsace France Streets Victorious Victory Visiting Armed Services
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This photograph, titled "Les fetes du 9 decembre 1918 a Strasbourg; Le President acclame au depart de l'Hotel de Ville" (The President's Acclamation at the Departure from the Town Hall on December 9, 1918), is a poignant reminder of the historic events that marked the end of World War I in Alsace, France. The image, taken from the album "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" published by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924, captures a momentous occasion as President Raymond Poincare, dressed in a formal suit and hat, stands in the open door of a car, waving and receiving enthusiastic cheers from a crowd of soldiers and civilians gathered in the streets of Strasbourg. The scene unfolds before the backdrop of the majestic Hotel de Ville, symbolizing the city's liberation from German occupation. The victorious army, having marched triumphantly into the city, is seen in the foreground, with soldiers saluting and men in uniforms milling about. The arrival of President Poincare signified the official transfer of power and the beginning of the postwar era in Alsace, which had been part of Germany since 1871. The photograph, filled with a palpable sense of patriotism and jubilation, is a testament to the enduring spirit of the French people during the tumultuous 1910s and the profound impact of the First World War on their lives. The image, though unsigned, stands as a powerful visual narrative of the historic moment, leaving a lasting impression on the viewer.
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