Monument of gratitude

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The monument of gratitude by Georges Salendre in Basel is on the Spalenring opposite the former rifle house on the Schützenmattpark. In memory of Switzerland's humanitarian aid in the Second World War. In particular those of Marc Bernheim from Alsace and Mathilde Paravicini from Basel
Monument of gratitude

The monument of gratitude in Basel is on Spalenring opposite the former rifle house on Schützenmattpark. It is a reminder of the children's aid of the Swiss Red Cross , which was created on a private initiative during the Second World War .

The monument created by the French sculptor Georges Salendre (1890–1985) honored Switzerland's humanitarian aid, in particular that of the Mulhouse-based textile manufacturer Marc Bernheim (1875–1952) and Mathilde Paravicini .

The memorial was inaugurated on June 27, 1948 and bears the inscription: A la Suisse généreuse, la France reconaissante / 1939–1945 (German translation : “The thankful France, the generous Switzerland” / 1939–1945). Numerous officials were present at the inauguration, including District President Peter Zschokke (1898–1986) and Édouard Herriot, President of the French National Assembly.

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