Proclamation Of The President Of The Republic, 1914

Proclamation of the President of the Republic
and the Government to the French Nation
French Republic
Rouen Administrative printing
July 1914

Size: 86 x 62 cm
Frame size: 101 x 77 cm

Proclamation of July 1914 preceding the general mobilization of August 1914.

In July 1914, as international tensions were rising rapidly, French President Raymond Poincaré and the government issued a proclamation to the nation. This message was intended to prepare the public for a possible conflict. It emphasized that France was united, peaceful, and loyal to its alliances, but would defend its territory and honor if war became unavoidable. The proclamation aimed to reassure the population while affirming the country’s determination in the face of the growing crisis.