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The Sacred Union — The parties’ truce proclaimed on 4 August 1914
“France will be heroically defended by all her sons, whose sacred union nothing will break before the enemy.” Poincaré’s message, read to the Chambers on 4 August, suspended every quarrel: the socialists voted the credits and entered the government — another 4 August abolishing divisions. (Editorial synthesis)
The Sacred Union took place on 4 August 1914. (source: Assemblée nationale)
The Sacred Union ended in a government of union open to socialists. (source: Larousse)
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