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Pere Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France - Wall of the Federes
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Pere Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France - Wall of the Federes
Pere Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France - Wall of the Federes (Combatants of the Paris Commune who were shot and thrown in an open trench at the foot of this wall in 1871). The French left consider this site as a symbol of their liberty and ideals and many later leaders of the French Communist Party are buried close to this spot. Date: circa 1910s
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1871 Buried Cemetery Commune Lachaise Parisian Pere Positioned Reverence Shot Trench Tribute Tributes Wreath Wreaths
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Pere Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France - Wall of the Federes (circa 1910s) This evocative photograph captures the Wall of the Federes at Pere Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, France, a site of deep historical significance for the French left. The Wall of the Federes marks the location where combatants of the Paris Commune, a revolutionary government that ruled Paris from March to May 1871, were shot and thrown into an open trench. The Paris Commune was a pivotal moment in French history, representing the first time that workers and the urban population took control of their city. However, the Commune was brutally suppressed by the French military, leading to the deaths of thousands of Parisians. Those who fell in the fighting were unceremoniously buried in mass graves at Pere Lachaise Cemetery, with this wall serving as a makeshift memorial. The Wall of the Federes has since become a symbol of the ideals and sacrifices of the Parisian people during the Commune. Many later leaders of the French Communist Party are buried in the vicinity, including Armand Loreau, Louise Michel, and Raoul Rigault. The site continues to be a place of reverence and tribute for those who value the history and legacy of the Paris Commune. In this photograph, wreaths have been positioned at the base of the wall, paying homage to the fallen Federes and the enduring spirit of the Parisian people. The Wall of the Federes stands as a poignant reminder of the past, and a testament to the enduring power of collective memory and historical significance.
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