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Sur le Sol Americain; L'arrivee de la mission Joffre-Viviani, le 25 avril 1917, a la... 1917. Creator: Unknown
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Sur le Sol Americain; L'arrivee de la mission Joffre-Viviani, le 25 avril 1917, a la residence preparee pour les recevoir a Washington, 1917. First World War: the Joffre-Viviani Mission arrives on American soil; the accommodation prepared to receive the delegates in Washington, 25 avril 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Sur le Sol Americain; L'arrivée de la mission Joffre-Viviani, le 25 avril 1917, à la résidence préparée pour les recevoir à Washington
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(On American Soil; The Arrival of the Joffre-Viviani Mission, April 25, 1917, at the Residence Prepared to Receive Them in Washington) is a poignant photograph from the First World War era, taken from the pages of "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" published by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924. The image captures a significant moment in international relations as General Joseph Joffre and Jean Raphaël-Adrien-René Viviani, the French delegation, disembark from their train and make their way to the entrance of the prepared residence in Washington D.C. The men, dressed in military uniforms, are greeted by a cavalry regiment, with horses and riders standing at attention, their flags fluttering in the wind. The scene is one of formal ceremony and diplomatic protocol, as the two nations come together in the face of war. The photograph is a snapshot of a pivotal moment in history, as France and America strengthened their alliance in the lead up to the United States' entry into the First World War. The image is a metaphor for the coming together of two powerful nations, symbolized by the meeting of the men on American soil. The horses and riders, standing proudly, serve as a reminder of the military might and strength of both nations. The buildings and gates in the background add to the sense of grandeur and importance of the occasion. The photograph is a testament to the political and military events of the early 20th century, and serves as a reminder of the significance of diplomacy and international relations in shaping the world we live in today.
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