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Foreign News
April 22, 1800
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
The French First Consul orders 10 days of mourning for George Washington's death, with black crape on all republican standards and flags, honoring his fight against tyranny and establishment of liberty.
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Tribute of Respect.
Order of the Day, for the Consular Guard and all the troops of the Republic.
Washington is no more. That great man fought against tyranny. He firmly established the liberty of his country. His memory will be ever dear to the French People, as it must be to every friend to Freedom in the two worlds, and especially to the French Soldiers, who like him and the Americans, bravely fight for Liberty and Equality. The First Consul in consequence orders, that for 10 days black crape shall be suspended to all the standards and flags of the French Republic.
Paris, 23 Pluviose.
Order of the Day, for the Consular Guard and all the troops of the Republic.
Washington is no more. That great man fought against tyranny. He firmly established the liberty of his country. His memory will be ever dear to the French People, as it must be to every friend to Freedom in the two worlds, and especially to the French Soldiers, who like him and the Americans, bravely fight for Liberty and Equality. The First Consul in consequence orders, that for 10 days black crape shall be suspended to all the standards and flags of the French Republic.
Paris, 23 Pluviose.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
Diplomatic
What keywords are associated?
Washington Death
French Mourning
First Consul Order
Liberty Tribute
What entities or persons were involved?
Washington
First Consul
Where did it happen?
Paris
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Paris
Event Date
23 Pluviose
Key Persons
Washington
First Consul
Outcome
10 days of mourning with black crape on standards and flags
Event Details
Order of the Day for the Consular Guard and troops announcing Washington's death, praising his role in liberty, and ordering mourning as a tribute to freedom fighters.