La Soiree Finale

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By June 13, 1940, it was clear that the French Army would not risk defending the exposed city of Paris. As troops were evacuated, it was clear that Nazi forces would enter the city by morning of the 14th. The panic and hysteria were mostly over - on the 10th and 11th millions had fled the city, leaving it a near-deserted ghost town. Those that remained had either a purpose, or no direction at all. Most businesses were closed, but a few limped along. At the Crillion Hotel, one of the former bellhops was Maitre D'Hotel. Before the war, the Hotel Hampton, catered mostly to English and American tourists. The nightclub across the street burned down in the bombing of June 3rd, and it has reopened in the casino of the Hampton, with an irregular lineup of acts — jazz, crooning, and swing. Now an eclectic group of internationals and locals gather here at the only bar and restaurant in the neighborhood that remains open. Neutral American tourists wait nervously for the occupying forces. The French wait, some with resignation, some with admiration for the Nazis and bitter hatred of the fallen Third Republic. Some scramble to be on the passenger train which departs the Gare D'Orsay at midnight — probably the last to depart Paris. Some have agendas — some have ennui, but all face the inevitability of occupation.

La Soiree Finale will include an hour-long video presentation, the World at War episode "The Fall of France," which will be shown starting at 7 PM.

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