Jean Moulin, Brave or Reckless?
Provencal History & TraditionsIt is difficult to avoid the “Route Jean Moulin” signs on the roadways in Provence, France.
We had to find out who Jean Moulin was.
We learned about his involvement in the French Resistance, his political days and his challenging work to combine resistance groups during the 1940’s.
Learn more at Ginger and Nutmeg’s blog post “Jean Moulin, Brave or Reckless?”
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