Jour: 18 mai 2022

American MEMORIAL DAY FRANCE 2022 Memorial Day, originally named Decoration Day, was first celebrated on  Memorial Day, originally named Decoration Day, was first celebrated on May 30, 1868 to honor those soldiers who lost their lives to the Civil War.  In 1971, the name was changed to honor all US soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom!  Let's remember those who have sacrificed their lives, join in one of the many commemorations throughout France. In Paris: MAY 29, 2022 (SUNDAY) MEMORIAL DAY Join Paris Post 1 for a full day of ceremonies and events in Paris: LAFAYETTE ESCADRILLE MEMORIAL @ 10h00 "La Fayette Escadrille" Memorial Arch was built between 1926 and 1928, and was inaugurated on July 4, 1928, U.S. Independence Day, in the notable presence of Ferdinand Foch and Paul Doumer. Inscribed in French on top in capital letters "In memory to the Heroes of Escadrille La Fayette dead for the Defense of Right and Liberty". It is located at 5 Bd …