In the news1944
Women gain voting rights in 1944
In October 1944, a government ordinance finally granted women the right to vote in France.
Saint-Lary, 29 Aug 1949 – Georges Pompidou European Hospital, 3 Jan 2022
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29 Aug 1949
Born in Saint-Lary
2022
Funeral
3 Jan 2022
Dies in Georges Pompidou European Hospital, aged 72
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In the news1944
In October 1944, a government ordinance finally granted women the right to vote in France.
Getting around
Continuous London-Paris rail ferry service
Launched in 1936, the Night Ferry allowed passengers to travel between London and Paris by train without changing, as the rail cars were loaded onto a ferry boat to cross the English Channel.
What it cost
High cost of food for workers
Food consumed 82 percent of a typical worker's budget in 1948, with meat costing 82 cents a pound, forcing many to eat meat only twice a week.
Around the world · 1939–1945The Second World War. The deadliest war in history, from 1939 to 1945: some 70 million people died. Brazil sent 25,000 soldiers to fight in Italy.
What people wore
Restricted clothing for men and boys
To save fabric during the occupation, official regulations prohibited trouser cuffs and restricted men to having only one pocket per pair of trousers. Boys were also required to wear short trousers until the age of 15.
Music
Clandestine dances during the war
From 1940 to 1945, all collective dancing was officially prohibited by the Vichy regime, forcing youth to hold clandestine balls in barns, fields, and even stables. Despite the ban, these gatherings remained popular for dancing the waltz, rumba, tango, and march.
Daily life
School children's labor and chores
School children performed manual labor for the war effort, such as going to potato fields every Thursday to remove Colorado beetles from the plants. Students also helped clean the local school swimming pool by scrubbing the walls and floor barefoot with brushes.