Affaire Dreyfus Collection
The Affaire Dreyfus, a scandal that shook France in the late 19th century, remains an indelible mark on history
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The Affaire Dreyfus, a scandal that shook France in the late 19th century, remains an indelible mark on history. It all began with Emile Zola's courageous act of swimming towards a German soldier, symbolizing his determination to expose the truth. In his powerful manifesto "I accuse, " written by hand and published in the clandestine newspaper "Psst. " on April 23rd, 1898, Zola boldly pointed out the injustice surrounding Alfred Dreyfus. The arrest of Lieutenant-Colonel Georges Picquart further intensified public interest. The news spread like wildfire through "Le Petite Journal" on January 30th, 1898. Meanwhile, another publication called "The Free Word" betrayed Dreyfus as a Jew in their edition dated November 4th, 1894 – an attempt to fuel prejudice against him. Zola's letter to the President of the Republic showcased his unwavering conviction. On its second page lay his famous words: "I accuse. . " This document from January 1898 became synonymous with bravery and defiance against corruption. A duel between Hubert Henry and Georges Picquart at Ecole militaire de Paris was captured vividly by "Le Petite Journal" on March 20th, 1898 – a clash representing opposing sides within this complex affair. Colonel Georges Picquart himself stood firmly beside Dreyfus; his portrait taken in support of him circulated widely throughout France in photographs from that same year. Lieutenant-Colonel Georges Picquart's deposition during Emile Zola's trial appeared prominently in "The Illustrous World" on February 19th, 1898 – shedding light on crucial evidence supporting Dreyfus' innocence.