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Joffre's Armistice View Celebrated As Humane Peace
A United Press report recalls Marshal Joffre's stance late in World War I favoring a peaceful settlement with Germany. He urged a humane peace and questioned vengeance, contrasting with allies demanding peace by the sword. He warned guarantees were needed to prevent renewed hostilities. The piece notes his view emerged in Paris a month before the armistice. The fountain pen was patented in 809.
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