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The Menin Gate is unveiled, Ypres, Belgium, 24 July 1927, (1935). Creator: Unknown
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The Menin Gate is unveiled, Ypres, Belgium, 24 July 1927, (1935). Creator: Unknown
The Menin Gate is unveiled, Ypres, Belgium, 24 July 1927, (1935). Field Marshal Lord Plumer unveiled the Menin Gate Memorial to the Missing in memory of British and Commonwealth soldiers killed in the Ypres Salient of World War I, and whose graves are unknown. From " The Silver Jubilee Book - The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures". [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1935]
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The Menin Gate Unveiled - A Tribute to the Fallen Heroes of World War I
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. This poignant photograph captures a significant moment in history - the unveiling of the Menin Gate Memorial in Ypres, Belgium on 24th July 1927. Field Marshal Lord Plumer stands proudly as he reveals this solemn tribute to British and Commonwealth soldiers who lost their lives in the Ypres Salient during World War I. The image showcases the grandeur of Reginald Blomfield's neoclassical architecture, with its imposing structure adorned by flags fluttering in the wind. The memorial serves as a powerful symbol, honoring those brave souls whose final resting places remain unknown. As crowds gather around, paying their respects to the fallen heroes, one cannot help but feel overwhelmed by a sense of loss and sacrifice. The atmosphere is both somber and reverent; it is a moment that encapsulates grief mingled with gratitude for these courageous individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Published in "The Silver Jubilee Book - The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures" by Odhams Press Ltd. , London in 1935, this print serves as a timeless reminder of our duty to remember and honor those who fought valiantly for freedom. It immortalizes an opening ceremony filled with emotion and reflects upon an era marked by immense tragedy yet also resilience. Let us never forget these fallen soldiers whose names are etched into history at the Menin Gate Memorial – they shall forever be remembered as heroes who gave everything for future generations' peace and liberty.
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