Uns operaris del Louvre retiren la Victòria de Samotràcia (aprox. 190 aC) per preservar-la de possibles bombardejos, pocs dies després del començament de la II Guerra Mundial (12.11.1939)
Foto: The New York Times
Missatge a
les tropes abans del desembarcament de Normandia
You are
about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many
months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of
liberty-loving people everywhere march with you. […]
I have full
confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will
accept nothing less than full Victory!
Good Luck!
And let us beseech the blessing of Almighty Lord upon this great and noble
undertaking.
General
Dwight D. Eisenhower (2.6.1944)
