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![]() ![]() The Storming of the Bastille (1789)The Bastille was a 14th-century fortress and a notorious state prison in Paris. In 1789, an angry mob stormed the prison, freeing the political prisoners held in the edifice that had come to symbolize the French monarchy's oppression of the people. The assault launched the French Revolution. Although the building itself was razed a year later, the Bastille became a symbol of French independence, and July 14th became a national holiday. How many prisoners were in the Bastille when it was stormed? More... Discuss |
6 comments:
That is a perfect peace quote. Peace to you and yours, today and every day.
Very wise and wonderfully composed
Peace to all today and always
Indeed.
Best wishes to you and yours for peace today and in all the days to come.
Wonderful quote. Peace to you today and every day.
Peace to you and yours...I hope we all are sharing our peace with at least one other! :-)
[A link to your post will be on my blog 'Peace Bloggers Unite' soon]
Exactly. Exactly. Exactly!!
I don't think I'd seen this quote before. Thank you so much for sharing it. Love your peace globe.
#2396 in the Official Peace Globe Gallery at blogblastforpeace.com
Dona nobis pacem,
Mimi
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