Published on 11/11/2024 14:54
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November 11: the duty of memory celebrated by the younger generation
November 11: the duty of memory celebrated by the younger generation
(France 2)
Throughout France, several young people celebrated the 106th anniversary of the armistice of 1918. A way to better understand the history of France and to explain the importance of the duty to remember.
Around the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the French gathered. Adults, young people but especially children, went to the Avenue des Champs-Élysées to celebrate the 106th anniversary of the armistice. In the Côte-d'Or, in Autricourt or in Bordeaux (Gironde), the trend is the same: explaining the importance of the duty of memory to young people by involving them. On this occasion, Enzo Volterrani, 14, became the youngest standard bearer of Autricourt, while in the South-West young history enthusiasts honored the poilus.
In Vignemont (Oise), the French, especially the children, did not hesitate to follow in the footsteps of the soldiers to grasp the reality of combat.“We remember those who fought for France and those who died“declares a young Frenchman.
Watch the full report in the video above.
