rebels

Little appeals to the heart of Americans more than a story of a rebellion against a tyrannical government. And so, it’s not entirely surprising that many in America live it up on Bastille Day each year, celebrating alongside the French people on France’s national holiday, le 14 julliet. But why do Americans observe a French nation holiday? And do they know about the dark specters that haunt this deadly and bloody historic event? Revolutionary Spirit July 14 is a busy day in the history of France! Celebrations are annually held throughout the country as the la fête nationale observes the anniversary of the storming of Bastille prison on 14 July 1789, (famously the moment when the French Revolution kicked off)