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A plaque in honor and memory of Jean Moulin was inaugurated at Place Jean Moulin on June 23th, 2019, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the victory.

The ceremony was attended by numerous high officials and veterans.

Jean Moulin was a distinguished member of the French Resistance during World War II. He held a high position within the "Conseil National de la Résitance (CNR)" at the time of his arrest. He was arrested by the Germans on June 21th, 1943.

Despite harsh interrogations, beatings and torture, (see torture site Jean Moulin and in prison), by the head of the Gestapo Klaus Barbie, among others, he did not reveal any information.

Because the Gestapo could not break him, he was severely beaten put to transported to a concentration camp. During the transport, he died on July 8th, 1943, from injuries sustained during his torture.

Jean Moulin is still revered and remembered as a national hero. His name appears on countless streets and squares throughout France. Schools are also named after him and the University of Lyon. He is also commemorated on many national monuments as one of France's leading resistance heroes. This often includes the typical portrayal of Jean Moulin wearing a slot hat. Jean Moulin was a beacon and sign of the French resistance during World War II. He is well rembered.

See also the monument in front of the house where Jean Moulin was born and where a WW II tragedy also occurred. And the house where he lived when France went to war.

The home of Doctor Frederic Dugoujon in Caluire-et-Cuire where he was arrested is also commemorated with a special plaque.

Also in Paris, there is a monument dedicated to Jean Moulin.