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Tricouleur Hotel Ville
The insurgents raise the tricouleur over the Hotel de Ville
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1830 Insurgents Raise Revolution Tricouleur Ville
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This evocative image captures a pivotal moment in French history: the raising of the Tricolor flag over the Hôtel de Ville during the July Revolution of 1830. The Tricolor flag, with its blue, white, and red stripes, had become a powerful symbol of the French Revolution and the desire for liberty, equality, and fraternity. The scene depicted in this photograph took place on July 27, 1830, when a group of insurgents, led by the National Guard and the National Workshop militia, stormed the Hôtel de Ville in Paris. The building had been occupied by the Bourbon monarchy's supporters, who had refused to acknowledge the abdication of King Charles X and the establishment of a new constitutional monarchy under Louis-Philippe. The insurgents, determined to assert their will and bring about a peaceful transition of power, raised the Tricolor flag over the Hôtel de Ville. This act was a powerful symbol of the people's victory over the monarchy and their commitment to the ideals of the Revolution. The July Revolution of 1830 was a significant turning point in French history, marking the end of the Bourbon monarchy and the beginning of the July Monarchy under Louis-Philippe. This period saw important reforms, including the extension of suffrage and the establishment of a more representative government. This photograph, taken from the Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in French history and the enduring power of the Tricolor flag as a symbol of the French people's desire for freedom and self-determination.
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