1937 Press Photo Premier Leon Blum at Unveiling of Aristide Briand Bas Relief

Premier Leon Blum, of France, is shown speaking at the solemn ceremonies on the occasion of the unveiling of a bas relief for Aristide Briand, many times Premier of France, at the Quai D'Orsay (Foreign Ministry) in Paris, June 13th. The monument in honor of Briand, who labored many years to prevent war in Europe, is shown in background. Blum was deposed as Premier when the Senate refused to grant unlimited power for him to cope with the financial situation of the country.

Photo is dated 1937.