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From the CBC archives, Matthew Halton reports on the liberation of Paris

Today may be a particularly somber Remembrance Day. Last week, former CBC correspondent David Halton joined us to talk about his father Matthew Halton, and his groundbreaking reports during the Second World War. Most of us likely feel fortunate to have avoided the War's terrors. But perhaps, we may feel unfortunate not to have experienced the liberation of Paris. Here's...
Today may be a particularly somber Remembrance Day. Last week, former CBC correspondent David Halton joined us to talk about his father Matthew Halton, and his groundbreaking reports during the Second World War. Most of us likely feel fortunate to have avoided the War's terrors. But perhaps, we may feel unfortunate not to have experienced the liberation of Paris. Here's Matthew Halton, on that occasion.