Start of Rennes Trial

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Start of Rennes Trial

The start of Dreyfus second court martial in Rennes, also to find him guilty Date: 1899

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1899 Affair Dreyfus Find Guilty Martial Rennes Start Trial

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This powerful image captures the beginning of the Rennes Trial, the second court martial of Alfred Dreyfus in 1899. The Dreyfus Affair, a major political and social crisis in late 19th-century France, centered around the wrongful conviction of Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish officer in the French army, on charges of treason. The first trial and conviction in 1894 were widely criticized due to the flimsy evidence against Dreyfus and the blatant anti-Semitic bias of the military tribunal. In this photograph, we see the solemn and tense atmosphere of the Rennes courthouse as Dreyfus, dressed in a military uniform, enters the courtroom surrounded by a phalanx of soldiers. The expression on his face conveys a sense of determination and defiance in the face of an unjust system. The room is filled with onlookers, including members of the press, who would report on the proceedings and keep the public informed. The Rennes Trial was a turning point in the Dreyfus Affair. The new evidence presented at the trial, including the discovery of the forged document that had originally implicated Dreyfus, led to his exoneration. This momentous event marked the beginning of the end of the affair and paved the way for significant reforms in the French military and judicial systems. The Dreyfus Affair remains a significant chapter in French and European history, a testament to the power of public opinion and the importance of upholding justice and individual rights. This photograph provides a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in this complex and fascinating historical episode.

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