# Alfred Dreyfus Statue Installed in Paris
A statue of Alfred Dreyfus, the French military officer who was wrongfully convicted of treason in the late 19th century, has been permanently installed in Paris. The placement marks a significant moment, occurring 120 years after Dreyfus's exoneration. The installation was accompanied by an official ceremony.
French President Emmanuel Macron attended the ceremony and used the occasion to address contemporary concerns about antisemitism. According to reports from the event, Macron warned that "old demons of antisemitism" have not fully disappeared, drawing a connection between the historical persecution Dreyfus faced and present-day prejudice.
The statue's path to a permanent home reflects lingering sensitivities surrounding the Dreyfus Affair. For decades, the statue had effectively been hidden, as proposed sites for its installation were rejected. The finding of this permanent location represents a resolution to a prolonged struggle to publicly commemorate Dreyfus in his native country.
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