Monday, May 27, 2013

Arc de Triomphe - au soldat inconnu


Arc de Triomphe


Originally commissioned by Napoleon in 1806, he died before its completion.  It sits magnificently at the hub of twelve intersecting roads and has witnessed history.  After World War I, the returning soldiers marched triumphantly through the arch, and it became the site of the tomb of the unknown soldier.  


The Arc de Triomphe is remembered as a memorial to all those who died in World War I.  I recently accompanied two World War II Veterans the tomb of the unknown soldier at Arlington Cemetery in Washington, DC.  Today we remember all those lost in wars defending our freedom.


Arc de Triomphe
Place Charles de Gaulle
75008, Paris

15 comments:

  1. The world would not be the same without those brave souls!

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  2. There seems to be a lot of events held at or near the Arc de Triomphe.

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  3. It is wonderful that many countries have a special place to honour the unknown soldiers who fought and died for their and others beliefs. So sad it happened.

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  5. Thank you for that beautiful tribute !

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  6. I love the movement in that statue. I'm commemorating Memorial Day too in my Dreaming of France meme today.

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  7. Ce qui est bizarre, c'est que tous les soldats du monde croient défendre la liberté...il y en a certainement qui se trompent, mais lesquels ?

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  8. Nice tribute—and black and white adds just the right somber touch.

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  9. A fine and timely tribute, Genie.

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  10. This is a beautiful shot!

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  11. What a perfect Memorial Day recognition -- and a beautiful photo as well!

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  12. Wonderful photo and tribute, Genie. Thank you.

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Merci for your comments!