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"Independence Day" In Paris; A battalion of the 16th American regiment, in ranks of four, cross Place de la Concorde to go to the cemetery of Picpus:where, on the tomb of La Fayette, General Pershing sounded a bugle call with his famous word : "Lafayette, here we come!", 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Independence Day
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in Paris: A Battalion of the 16th American Regiment Marches Towards Picpus Cemetery in 1917 This evocative photograph captures a significant moment in history as a battalion of the 16th American regiment marches through Paris on Independence Day, 1917. The soldiers, dressed in their military uniforms and carrying their equipment, are seen crossing Place de la Concorde in a disciplined formation, with ranks of four. Their destination was the cemetery of Picpus, where they were to pay their respects at the tomb of the Marquis de La Fayette. The tomb of La Fayette, a French military officer and statesman who played a crucial role in the American Revolution, had become a symbol of transatlantic friendship and unity between the United States and France during World War I. General Pershing, the Commander-in-Chief of the American Expeditionary Forces, was among the dignitaries who attended the ceremony. He is depicted in the photograph, standing next to the tomb, sounding a bugle call with the famous words, "Lafayette, here we come!" This powerful image is from "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" published by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924. It offers a poignant reminder of the historical connection between the two nations during a time of war and the enduring legacy of La Fayette's contributions to both the French and American peoples. The image, with its panoramic view and large format, invites the viewer to immerse themselves in the scene and imagine the atmosphere of the day.
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