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National day of France (Bastille Day)
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July 14 is celebrated as Bastille Day in France, marking the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789.
About Bastille Day:
- Bastille Day (also known as Le 14 juillet or Fête nationale française) commemorates the beginning of the French Revolution when revolutionaries seized the Bastille fortress in Paris.
- Antecedents: The old regime in France faced economic crises and inequality, prompting calls for reform and inspired by Enlightenment ideas of democracy and equality.
- Revolution Begins: In 1789, King Louis XVI convened the Estates-General, leading to the formation of the National Assembly by the Third Estate on June 17. Tensions escalated, culminating in the storming of the Bastille on July 14.
- Storming of the Bastille: A mob, disillusioned with monarchy and seeking arms, attacked the Bastille, a symbol of royal tyranny. After fierce fighting, the fortress fell, symbolizing the start of the French Revolution.
The Bastille's fall represented the end of feudalism and the monarchy's oppression. Annual celebrations since 1790 have marked Bastille Day, emphasizing liberty, equality, and fraternity. It symbolizes French patriotism and national identity, reflecting the motto of 'liberty, equality, and fraternity.'
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