History Daily Fascists Riot in Paris
Feb 6, 2025
In February 1934, Paris is engulfed in violent protests as far-right leagues threaten democracy. Socialist politician Edouard Ariel faces danger during a tumultuous demonstration, showcasing bravery amidst chaos. The rise of fascism in Italy boosts similar movements in France, led by figures like Marcel Bucard. Corruption and chaos converge with Alexandre Stavisky's infamous con, highlighting the dark underbelly of the era. As tensions mount, the nation's political landscape teeters, testing its democratic foundations against the rising threat of fascism.
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Herriot's Near-Death Experience
- On February 7, 1934, in Paris, former Prime Minister Édouard Herriot was almost attacked by a fascist mob.
- A young communist saved him.
March on Rome
- In 1922, Michele Bianchi helped Mussolini lead the March on Rome, a pivotal moment for Fascism.
- This event inspired similar movements across Europe, including Hitler's rise in Germany.
Rise of French Fascism
- Inspired by Mussolini, Marcel Bucard founded the Mouvement Françiste, a French fascist group, in 1933.
- He adopted similar symbols and rhetoric, receiving funding from Italian fascists.