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Carving on the wall

Arc de Triomphe

December 24th 2012
Arc de Triomphe The full name is Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile but everyone calls it the Arc de Triomphe. I expect that most people of my generation remember photographs of the Free French Forces and the allied armies marching through the Arc during the victory-liberation celebration at the end of the Second World War. I wasn't old enough to realize what was happening but I ... read more
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French Flag Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more
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Bill & Nancy Lively
Bill and Nancy
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We are retired librarians. Nancy worked for the Board of Education and Bill operated a one person engineering library for a communications company. Travel has been one of our passions our entire marriage. Originally we thought this blog would report only on our trip to Prague. However, we have decided to add entries and photos previous trips. We hope you enjoy them. Visited Countries Map http://www.worldmapmaker.com/view-map.php?map_id=... full info
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