Ile de la Cité in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
70eme Anniversaire de la Libération de Paris / 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of Paris
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 17, 2022
1. 70eme Anniversaire de la Libération de Paris / 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of Paris Marker
«Bravant l'occupant des le 15 aout, declenchant la lutte des le 19 et la poursuivant jusqu'au 26, les courageux gardiens de la police parisienne ont donne a toute la nation un bel exemple de patriotisme et de solidarite, qui fut l'un des premiers facteurs du succes des combats pour la liberation de la capitale»
Citation décernée à la Préfecture de Police lors de la remise de la Croix d'Officier de la Légion d'Honneur dans la Cour des Invalides le 12 octobre 1944 par le Général de GAULLE, chef du gouvernement provisoire de la République
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A l'occasion du 70 ème anniversaire de la Libération de Paris
Le 25 août 2014 cette plaque a été dévoilée par
Monsieur François HOLLANDE
Président de la République
en hommage aux policiers qui, dès 1940, se sont engagés dans la voie courageuse de la Résistance
M. Manuel VALLS, étant Premier Ministre
M. Bernard CAZENEUVE, étant Ministre de l'Intérieur
Mme Anne HIDALGO
étant Maire de Paris
M. Bernard BOUCAULT
étant Préfet de Police
“Braving
this page online
Citation awarded to the Prefecture of Police at the presentation of the Officer's Cross of the Legion of Honor in the Cour des Invalides on October 12, 1944 by General de GAULLE, Head of the Provisional Government of the Republic
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On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of Paris
On August 25, 2014, this plaque was unveiled by Mr François HOLLANDE, President of the Republic, in tribute to the police officers who, from 1940, embarked on the courageous path of the Resistance
Mr. Manuel VALLS, Prime Minister
Mr. Bernard CAZENEUVE, Minister of the Interior
Mrs. Anne HIDALGO, Mayor of Paris
Mr. Bernard BOUCAULT, Prefect of Police
Erected 2014.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Liberation of Paris series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1944.
Location. 48° 51.249′ N, 2° 20.837′ E.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 17, 2022
2. 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of Paris Marker - wide view
The plaque is visible here to the left of the entrance.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Tous Les Français (within shouting distance of this marker); André Perrin (within shouting distance of this marker); Marcel Rey (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Libération de Paris (about 150 meters away); Defenseurs du Fortin Huchette / Defenders of the Huchette Barricade Memorial (about 150 meters away); 19 Quai Saint-Michel (about 150 meters away); Ici s’elevait Le Chapelle Saint Michel du Palais (about 180 meters away); Square René Viviani (1928) (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.
Also see . . .
1. Liberation of Paris (Wikipedia).
Overview: The liberation of Paris (French: libération de Paris) was a military battle that took place during World War II from 19 August 1944 until the German garrison surrendered the French capital on 25 August 1944. Paris had been occupied by Nazi Germany since the signing of the Armistice of 22 June 1940, after which the Wehrmacht occupied northern and western France.(Submitted on August 18, 2023.)
2. The Liberation of Paris (YouTube, 10 min.) . “On August 25th, 1944, the Allies liberated Paris from Nazi occupation, ending more than four years of fear, hunger, and death. Learn more about this important moment in World War II, as well as the soldiers and civilians who took part in the liberation.” (Submitted on August 18, 2023.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 17, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
