Bastille Day

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Creator

Ambulance Américaine

Title

Bastille Day

Coverage

Neuilly-sur-Seine, France

Date

July 14, 1916

Description

The special lunch on Bastille Day in 1916 included jambon d’York à la gelée, œufs pochés mornay, and poulet Marengo, named for the Napoleonic victory at the Battle of Marengo in 1800. The music program includes the national anthems of the nine Allies whose flags are depicted on the cover.