Thomas Jefferson. Amitié Franco Americaine - Calais, France
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[EN] Commemorative plaque celebrating Franco-American friendship and the 220th anniversary of the French Revolution. [FR] Plaque commémorative célébrant l'amitiée Franco Americaine et les 220 ans de la révolution Française.
Waymark Code: WMVJGB
Location: Hauts-de-France, France
Date Posted: 04/25/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TeamBPL
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[EN] Commemorative plaque in front of Saint-Pierre Park, celebrating Franco-American friendship and the 220th anniversary of the French Revolution.

A project "The Bridges of the Heart" which erects these plaques in 40 cities visited by the 3rd President of the United States

On the Avenue du Pont Wilson, a small discreet bronze stele was erected in honor of Thomas Jefferson, a true symbol of Franco-American friendship.

This friendship arose notably in 1776, during the aid provided by France to the independence of the United States, against their British enemies.

Jefferson is indeed one of the main editors of the declaration of independence of the United States.

Ambassador in France, after his mandate as governor, he will materialize the cultural and political bridge between our two countries.

[FR] Plaque commemorative devant le parc Saint-Pierre, célébrant l'amitiée Franco-Americaine et les 220 ans de la révolution Française.

Un projet "Les Ponts du Cœur" qui érige ces plaques dans 40 villes visitées par le 3ème Président des Etats-Unis

A l'avenue du pont Wilson, a été dressé une petite stèle de bronze discrète, élevée en hommage à Thomas Jefferson, véritable symbole de l'amitié franco-américaine.

Cette amitié naquit notamment en 1776, lors de l'aide que fournit la France à l'indépendance des Etats-Unis, contre leurs ennemis britanniques.

Jefferson est en effet l'un des rédacteur principal de la déclaration d'indépendance des Etats-Unis.

Ambassadeur en France, après son mandat de gouverneur, il matérialisera le pont culturel et politique entre nos deux pays.

Sources : Les Ponts du Coeur

Subject: County

Commemoration: Franco-American friendships and the 220 years of the French Revolution/Amitiés Franco-Américaines et les 220 ans de la révolution Française

Date of Founding: 1789-2009

Date of Commemoration: 2009

Address:
Avenue du pont Wilson 62100 Calais France


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