“The Marseillaise”
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The 29-year-old, who had won gold in the mixed relay on Sunday, cried as the Marseillaise rang out at the medals ceremony, her gold elevating her to being France's greatest ever woman biathlete.
From Barron's
His speech was followed by a minute of silence and the Marseillaise.
From BBC
A brass band played the Marseillaise.
From Seattle Times
“Toussaint Louverture’s soldiers sang the Marseillaise in front of the French troops who had come to restore servitude,” he said.
From New York Times
Opponents across the political spectrum burst into rounds of the “Marseillaise” and pounded on their desks in response.
From New York Times
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