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www.france24.com
2 months ago
France politics

Armenian Resistance fighter Manouchian joins France's Pantheon heroes

Missak Manouchian, an Armenian poet, is the first non-French Resistance fighter to be entombed in the Pantheon in France as a tribute to foreign communists who fought Nazis.
Manouchian and his comrades-in-arms from various nationalities are being honored for their bravery and sacrifice during World War II. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
France politics

France honors foreign Resistance fighters as WWII hero Manouchian is inducted into the Pantheon

Missak Manouchian's heroic role in WW II is being commemorated at the Pantheon monument by French President Emmanuel Macron.
Historian Denis Peschanski led efforts to honor Manouchian's memory, emphasizing his induction into the Pantheon as a significant recognition for foreign Resistance fighters. [ more ]
www.france24.com
2 months ago
France politics

Missak Manouchian to enter France's Pantheon in tribute to foreign Resistance fighters

Missak Manouchian is being inducted into the Pantheon as a tribute to all foreign Resistance fighters.
Manouchian is the first foreign and communist Resistance fighter to enter the Pantheon. [ more ]
euronews
2 months ago
France politics

Resistance hero Missak Manouchian laid to rest at the Pantheon

Manouchian, a hero of the French Resistance movement, will be inducted into the Panthéon, the first non-French individual to be buried there.
Manouchian led the 'Red Poster' group, known for its strong resistance against the Nazi occupation during World War II. [ more ]
www.france24.com
2 months ago
France politics

France in focus - Missak Manouchian: A stateless hero enters France's Pantheon

Missak Manouchian - An Armenian orphan turned French Resistance figure.
Manouchian becomes the first foreigner honored at the Pantheon mausoleum. [ more ]
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