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The Forgotten Faces of the Great War: A Look at French Refugee Children

This powerful image shows four children from France, forced from their homes by the Great War. One can only wonder what became of these children when they grew up. Learn more about this forgotten part of history here.
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This is a powerful image showing four children from France, forced from their homes by the Great War. One can only wonder what became of these children when they grew up.

French Refugee Children. While waiting for train, children were fed with bread and milk from American Red Cross soldiers canteen. American Red Cross., 1917 – 1919

Source: U.S. National Archives

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