Pantheonization of Manouchian: “When we propose the expulsion of all immigrants, we have nothing to do in the Pantheon,” says the son of Joseph Epstein, who was shot in 1944, for RN.

Pantheonization of Manouchian: "When we propose the expulsion of all immigrants, we have nothing to do in the Pantheon," says the son of Joseph Epstein, who was shot in 1944, for RN.

Georges Duffau-Epstein recalls that Missak Manouchian was “stateless, therefore deported if we listen to Marine Le Pen”. For Joseph Epstein’s son, the former presidential candidate should have had the “decency” not to attend the ceremony. Published on 21.02.2024 at 06:50 Update on 21.02.2024 at 07:49 Reading time: 1 min Final preparations for the pantheonization of … Read more

Missak Manouchian in the Pantheon: how Emmanuel Macron uses big personalities to forge his political legacy

Missak Manouchian in the Pantheon: how Emmanuel Macron uses big personalities to forge his political legacy

After Simone Veil, Maurice Genevoix and Joséphine Baker, the head of state decided to pantheonize this Armenian resistance fighter, communist and anti-fascist, who will rest next to his wife Mélinée. For the fourth time since 2017, France will have its eyes on the Pantheon. On Wednesday, February 21, Emmanuel Macron will preside over the ceremony … Read more

The Pantheonization of Missak Manouchian: The Journey of an Armenian Resistance Fighter

The Pantheonization of Missak Manouchian: The Journey of an Armenian Resistance Fighter

Published on February 20, 2024 at 8:54 p.m. Video duration: 4 min The Pantheonization of Missak Manouchian: The Journey of an Armenian Resistance Fighter The Pantheonization of Missak Manouchian: The Journey of an Armenian Resistance Fighter (France 2) Missak Manouchian will enter the Pantheon on Wednesday February 21st. An opportunity in 20 hours to look … Read more

REPORTING. Before entering the Pantheon, Missak Manouchian “radiates his spirit of resistance” in Marseille and the Old Port

REPORTING.  Before entering the Pantheon, Missak Manouchian "radiates his spirit of resistance" in Marseille and the Old Port

Resistance fighter Missak Manouchian, who will enter the Pantheon on Wednesday night, named the garden above the old port of Marseille, where he arrived in 1924 after fleeing the Armenian genocide. Published on February 20, 2024 at 6:07 p.m. Update on 21.02.2024 at 08:04 Reading time: 2 min Bust of Missak Manouchian in the garden … Read more

Italy: in Florence, stunning pictures of the WC of Michelangelo’s “David”

Italy: in Florence, stunning pictures of the WC of Michelangelo's "David"

This bimonthly maintenance, which lasts one day and is carried out by a specialist restorer, also allows checking the condition of this marble giant. Article written Bruno Duvić – published by France Info Radio France Published on 20.02.2024 at 12:03 Update on February 20, 2024 at 12:16 p.m Reading time: 2 min Michelangelo’s “David” is … Read more

“Manouchian and those with the red poster”: a powerful documentary about the tragic fate of these communist and foreign resistance fighters

"Manouchian and those with the red poster": a powerful documentary about the tragic fate of these communist and foreign resistance fighters

Ahead of the Pantheon entry ceremony for Missak Manouchian, symbol of this very active network, and his wife Mélinée, France 2 broadcasts a film by Hugues Nancy and Denis Peschanski on Tuesday night, with narration by singer Arthur Teboul (Fire Chatterton). Little-known archives and shocking facts shed new light on this dramatic page of history. … Read more

The pantheonization of Missak Manouchian: how the figure of the communist resistance overshadowed the other members of “L’Affiche rouge”

The pantheonization of Missak Manouchian: how the figure of the communist resistance overshadowed the other members of "L'Affiche rouge"

A communist resistance fighter enters the Pantheon on Wednesday. However, the names of nine other resistance fighters appeared on the famous “Red Poster” from 1944. It all starts with a Nazi propaganda poster, a red firecracker, stamped with a V, using the codes of the Resistance Movement. In February 1944, about 15,000 copies were sent … Read more

Pantheonization of Missak Manouchian: RN will be present

Pantheonization of Missak Manouchian: RN will be present

Published on 19.02.2024 23:46. Video duration: 2 min Pantheonization of Missak Manouchian: RN will be present Pantheonization of Missak Manouchian: RN will be present (franceinfo) Missak Manouchian will enter the Pantheon on Wednesday February 21st. If Emmanuel Macron invited all the representatives of the elected parties, he still made it known that he would prefer … Read more

Enters the Pantheon: Armenian Missak Manouchian, devoted man, resistance fighter, Francophile poet

Enters the Pantheon: Armenian Missak Manouchian, devoted man, resistance fighter, Francophile poet

On February 21, the 80th anniversary of the execution of the twenty-two resistance fighters he led, Missak Manouchian will enter the Pantheon with his wife and his partner in battle, Mélinée. Through them, the Nation celebrates the commitment of foreigners to the Resistance Movement, but also the passion for France, the host country of these … Read more