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Les fetes du 8 decembre 1918 a Metz; La prise d'assaut des automobiles du cortege, 1918. Creator: Unknown
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Les fetes du 8 decembre 1918 a Metz; La prise d'assaut des automobiles du cortege, 1918. Creator: Unknown
Les fetes du 8 decembre 1918 a Metz; La prise d'assaut des automobiles du cortege, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Alsace Lorraine Celebrating Celebration Celebrations Liberated Liberation Metz Lorraine France Patriotic Patriotism Peace Postwar Victorious Victory Welcoming
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This photograph, titled "Les fetes du 8 decembre 1918 a Metz; La prise d'assaut des automobiles du cortege" (The Assault on the Cars of the Procession of the December 8, 1918 Celebrations in Metz), is a poignant reminder of the jubilant atmosphere that swept through Metz, Lorraine, France, following the end of World War I on December 8, 1918. The image, taken from "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" published by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924, depicts an exhilarating moment as people, many in traditional Lorraine costumes, rush towards a line of cars in the street, welcoming the victorious soldiers and civic leaders. The image, filled with a sense of excitement and relief, captures the spirit of peace and liberation that enveloped the region after years of conflict. The children in the photograph, dressed in their Sunday best, add an endearing touch to this historic moment. The automobiles, a symbol of modernity and progress, represent the beginning of a new era for France and Europe. This photograph is a testament to the indomitable human spirit that prevailed during the tumultuous 1910s and serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring power of peace and unity.
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