[laurenmarlowe]

Bastille Day, the French national holiday, commemorates the storming of the Bastille, which took place on 14 July 1789 and marked the beginning of the French Revolution. The Bastille was a prison and a symbol of the absolute and arbitrary power of Louis XVI's Ancient Régime. By capturing this symbol, the people signaled that the king's power was no longer absolute: power should be based on the Nation and be limited by a separation of powers.

Thank you for the reminder ConorMacNessa, the lessons of history charge us to fight for our rights!

[ConorMacNessa]

We are indeed charged to fight for our rights - now more than ever, Lauren!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!