During a summer darkened by conflict in the Middle East, Ukraine and parts of Africa, the world is remembering this week a more joyous event: the Liberation of Paris from Nazi occupation 70 years ago. It counts among the highlights of anniversaries this year marking the 20th century’s two great wars – and lessons they offer today.
Pictures show the 1944 Liberation of Paris by French and U.S. forces taking place under blue summer skies. In contrast, ceremonies Monday night marking its 70th anniversary took place under a beating rain and a sea of umbrellas.
American Kate Thweatt, a longtime resident …read more
Source: Voice of America
