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Luncheon for General Charles De Gaulle
Title
Luncheon for General Charles De Gaulle
Subject
De Gaulle, Charles, 1890-1970
Luncheons
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel (New York, N.Y.)--1940-1950.
Description
Hosted in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, this famous luncheon was the moment in which General deGaulle delivered a speech on conflicts in Europe as a result of WWII. He proclaimed "We are not afraid of peace."
Creator
Erin Allsop, Archivist
Date
August 27, 1945
Access Rights
Fair use (Copyright)--United States
Format
Digital Scans - JPEG
Extent
855KB
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683KB
Medium
Paper
Language
English
French
Type
Dinner Menu
Identifier
01.01.029
Original Format
Paper - Dinner Menu
Physical Dimensions
11X14
Collection
Citation
Erin Allsop, Archivist, “Luncheon for General Charles De Gaulle,” Host to the World, accessed April 28, 2024, https://waldorfnewyorkcity.com/archive/items/show/1021.