When the French Revolution Tore Down the Monarchy
On this day in 1792, French workers and revolutionaries stormed the Tuileries Palace – ending the monarchical system and declaring a republic.
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Jean Jaurès
Jean Jaurès (1859-1914) was a French socialist leader, historian, and editor of L'Humanité.
Why We Celebrate the Storming of the Bastille
This day in 1789 changed the course of history. On Bastille Day, we republish French socialist Jean Jaurès on the role played by the working class in the French revolution – and the victories it won for democracy.