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Alfred Dreyfus (c1859-1935) French army officer of Jewish extraction, wrongly accused
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Date: 27th March 2014
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Alfred Dreyfus (c1859-1935) French army officer of Jewish extraction, wrongly accused
Alfred Dreyfus (c1859-1935) French army officer of Jewish extraction, wrongly accused of giving secrets to Germany. Dreyfus in front of the War Council. From Le Petit Journal (Paris, December 1894)
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful print captures the haunting image of Alfred Dreyfus, a French army officer of Jewish extraction, standing before the War Council in December 1894. Dreyfus's life was forever changed when he was wrongly accused of giving secrets to Germany, an accusation fueled by racialism and anti-Semitism prevalent at that time. The photograph from Le Petit Journal serves as a poignant reminder of the injustice faced by Dreyfus. In this historic moment frozen in time, we witness the weight on Dreyfus's shoulders as he confronts his accusers with dignity and resilience. His eyes reflect both determination and anguish, encapsulating the struggle for justice amidst a society tainted by prejudice. The significance of this image extends beyond one man's plight; it symbolizes a turning point in French history. The wrongful conviction of Dreyfus sparked widespread debates about military ethics, national identity, and religious tolerance. It ignited passionate discussions across France and beyond about equality under the law and exposed deep-rooted prejudices within society. Today, this photograph stands as a testament to courage in adversity and reminds us never to repeat past mistakes driven by discrimination or intolerance. It serves as a stark reminder that justice must prevail over prejudice if we are to build a more inclusive world for future generations.
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