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Le "Soldat Inconnu" Americain; la chapelle ardente ou le corps reposa d'abord a l'hotel... 1921. Creator: Unknown. Le "Soldat Inconnu" Americain; la chapelle ardente ou le corps reposa d'abord a l'hotel... 1921. Creator: Unknown
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Le "Soldat Inconnu" Americain; la chapelle ardente ou le corps reposa d'abord a l'hotel... 1921. Creator: Unknown. Le "Soldat Inconnu" Americain; la chapelle ardente ou le corps reposa d'abord a l'hotel... 1921. Creator: Unknown
Le "Soldat Inconnu" Americain; la chapelle ardente ou le corps reposa d'abord a l'hotel de ville de Chalons-sur-Marne, 1921. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Le 'Soldat Inconnu' Americain; la chapelle ardente ou le corps reposa d'abord à l'hôtel... 1921
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(The Unknown American Soldier; the Chapel of the Fiery Relics or the Body Rested First at the City Hall... 1921) is a poignant photograph capturing a significant moment in the aftermath of the First World War. The image, created by an unknown photographer, was first published in "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924. The photograph depicts a solemn scene in Chalons-sur-Marne, France. An American flag-draped coffin lies in the center of the image, surrounded by a group of men in military uniforms. The coffin, which once held the body of an unknown American soldier, now serves as a symbol of the sacrifices made during the war. The soldiers stand at attention, their faces etched with a mix of sorrow and respect. The photograph was taken at the city hall of Chalons-sur-Marne, in the Marne-Champagne region of France. The body of the unknown soldier had been brought to the city for a ceremonial commemoration, before being transported to the United States for burial. The chapel ardente, or fiery relics, alluded to in the title, likely refers to the funeral pyre or the flames of remembrance that once burned in honor of the fallen soldiers. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War and the enduring bond between France and the United States. The image captures the essence of the postwar era, as the world began to come to terms with the loss and the need for peace and unity. The unknown soldier, honored in this way, represents the countless men and women who gave their lives in the service of their country during the war. The photograph stands as a testament to the enduring power of remembrance and the importance of recognizing the sacrifices made in the name of peace.
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