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France’s Long, Fervent History of Protest

France’s Long, Fervent History of Protest
NYT World Friday 09 October 2026, 09:03 UTC By Zane Irwin 1 min read
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A student attacking the police in Paris during the May 1968 student uprising.

A student attacking the police in Paris during the May 1968 student uprising. [Image text:] MACH.WESMEUBLES
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