Dreyfus statue gets permanent home in Paris.
A statue of Alfred Dreyfus is getting a permanent home in Paris. The statue has moved around the city for 40 years. This marks a day of remembrance for a historical event.
The statue honors Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish army officer who was wrongly accused of treason. For 40 years, the statue has been moved by the city of Paris. On July 12th, France celebrates the day when Dreyfus’s conviction was overturned. President Macron has made this date a national day of remembrance. This event is important for understanding antisemitism in France’s past.
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Dreyfus Statue Gets Permanent Home
The statue of Alfred Dreyfus is moving to a permanent location in central Paris.
40 Years Without a Home
The statue has been moved around Paris for 40 years.
Anniversary of Dreyfus Annulment
July 12th marks the 120th anniversary of Dreyfus’s conviction being overturned.
Macron Declares National Day
President Macron has made July 12th a national day of remembrance.
Recognizing Historical Antisemitism
The event acknowledges antisemitism in French history and Dreyfus’s story.