Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1863, Albert Calmette, French physician, bacteriologist, and immunologist (died 1933) was born. In 1914, Mohammad Moin, Iranian linguist and lexicographer (died 1971) was born. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1924, Michel d'Ornano, French politician (died 1991) was born. In 1935, Alfred Dreyfus, French colonel (born 1859) passed away. In 1948, Elias Khoury, Lebanese intellectual, playwright and novelist (died 2024) was born. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 2001, Fred Marcellino, American author and illustrator (born 1939) passed away. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist and author (born 1919) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Emmanuel Macron pays tribute to Alfred Dreyfus: full text of his speech
Narrative Analysis: Testimonial
French President Emmanuel Macron spoke at the first national day commemorating the recognition of Alfred Dreyfus's innocence, 120 years after the army captain wrongfully convicted of treason was exonerated.
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