8-May: Who Will Take over From the Veterans?
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▶️ Eighty-one years ago, Nazi Germany capitulated, ending six years of war. On this May 8th, Emmanuel Macron presided over the ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe, rekindling the flame of the Unknown Soldier. The event was repeated in every town and village across France. This tradition had previously been carried out by veterans, but their numbers are dwindling. So, mayors have asked schoolchildren to take over. A report from Moselle. (Social Issue…
The President of the Republic presided over the Paris ceremony celebrating the end of the Second World War this Friday morning at the Arc de Triomphe. The probable last of his second presidential term.
Eighty-one years ago, on May 8, 1945, Nazi Germany capitulated, ending the Second World War in Europe. As every year, a ceremony is held at the Arc de Triomphe, in the presence of the President of the Republic.
Emmanuel Macron is the last to preside over the commemorations of victory in the Second World War.
A highlight of the year. The last one for Emmanuel Macron. In accordance with tradition, the President of the Republic revived the flame of the Unknown Soldier, this Friday, May 8, 0226. The ceremony organized at the foot of the Arc de Triomphe, in Paris, follows a strict protocol. After having deposited a wreath at the foot of the statue of General de Gaule on the Champs-Elysées below, the tenant of the Élysée celebrates the anniversary of the …
IN IMAGES. Emmanuel Macron respected the 8-May tradition by reviving the flame of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, during a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe marking the 81st anniversary of the Victory in Europe this Friday morning.
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