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De Gaulle’s Victory March Through Paris | Salt Lake City News
On August 26, 1944, General Charles de Gaulle led a triumphant march through liberated Paris, symbolizing freedom’s return after fierce resistance and Allied assault. Despite lingering danger, his procession down the Champs-Élysées to Notre Dame was a moment of pure victory — hard-won after French fighters seized key positions and American troops pushed through German lines. De Gaulle’s legacy extended far beyond this day, shaping France’s postwar government and presidency. Even amid chaos, small moments like Ernest Hemingway rushing to the Ritz captured the city’s raw, hopeful energy — a…
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