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Alphonse de Lamartine, poet and statesman, urges his countrymen to reject the red flag of revolution and adopt the tricolore, symbol of liberty

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1848 Adopt Alphonse Countrymen Lamartine Liberty Reject Revolution Symbol Tricolore Urges

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In this evocative image from the tumultuous year of 1848, French poet and statesman Alphonse de Lamartine (1790-1869) passionately appeals to his fellow countrymen to renounce the symbol of revolution, the red flag, and instead embrace the tricolore, the flag of liberty and the national emblem of France. The scene unfolds in the heart of Paris, during the February Revolution, which brought about the overthrow of King Louis-Philippe I. The red flag, a potent symbol of the radical and violent faction of the revolution, had become a divisive and ominous presence on the streets of the city. In contrast, the tricolore, with its blue, white, and red stripes, represented the unity and hope for a peaceful and democratic future for the nation. Lamartine, a respected figure in French politics and literature, had long been an advocate for the tricolore and the values it embodied. In this moment, he seized the opportunity to rally the people around this symbol of national pride and unity. Speaking from the balcony of the Hôtel de Ville, the city hall, he urged the crowd to put aside their differences and come together in the name of liberty and the future of their country. The image captures the intensity and urgency of Lamartine's words, as he gestures towards the tricolore, held aloft by a young boy, while the red flag is discarded in the background. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the power of symbolism and the role of leadership in times of political upheaval. This historic moment is a testament to the enduring significance of the tricolore as a symbol of French identity and the resilience of the French people in the face of adversity. The image is a powerful reminder of the transformative power of words and the enduring impact of symbols in shaping the course of history.

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