France holds nationwide commemorations of de Gaulle's historic June 18 appeal
France commemorates de Gaulle's June 18 appeal nationwide; Macron attends Mont Valérien ceremony.
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June 18 Commemoration France
France held June 18 commemoration ceremonies nationwide honoring General de Gaulle's 1940 appeal, with President Macron attending the main ceremony at Mont Valérien.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
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Emmanuel Macron attends June 18 commemoration ceremony at Mont Valérien
French President Emmanuel Macron attended the commemoration ceremony of the June 18 appeal at Mont Valérien. During the ceremony, Macron reviewed troops, paid respects in the crypt, and witnessed readings of General de Gaulle's appeal, the singing of La Marseillaise, and the Chant des Partisans.
June 18 appeal commemoration ceremonies held across France
Multiple June 18 commemoration ceremonies were held throughout France to honor General de Gaulle's 1940 appeal. Events included flag raising, tributes to the fallen, readings of the appeal, wreaths, La Marseillaise, and the Chant des Partisans. Local ceremonies also occurred in municipalities including Moineville, Valleroy, and Batilly in Meurthe-et-Moselle.
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