Stake attention in this memory
A metallic plaque, shaped like a square with a five-pointed star etched into its surface, is embedded in a paved ground outdoors. The plaque is dark brown or bronze, appearing weathered and slightly dusty, with small leaves and debris scattered on it. Surrounding the plaque are grey paving stones, interlocking in a wavy pattern, with dry foliage and dirt accumulated in the crevices. In the bottom right corner, a person's left foot is visible, clad in a dark grey and black athletic shoe with white accents and blue denim jeans. The shoe partially overlaps the paving stones and the edge of the plaque. The plaque features engraved text in French, arranged around the star design. A notable shadow falls diagonally across the plaque and the paving, suggesting direct sunlight from a specific angle, indicating a clear day. The text on the plaque reads: "Nous cherchions un centre qui puisse convenir aux nations européennes et devenir un symbole de l'unité de l'Europe. Le choix de Strasbourg m'a paru évident." (We were looking for a center that could suit the European nations and become a symbol of European unity. The choice of Strasbourg seemed obvious to me.) Below this quote, it attributes the statement to: "Ernest Bevin" "Ministre des affaires étrangères de Grande Bretagne" (Minister of Foreign Affairs of Great Britain) And indicates the location and date: "Strasbourg, 1949" In the bottom left corner of the plaque, there is a small rectangular logo featuring a star and the words "Région Alsace". The overall scene suggests a commemorative marker related to the history of European unity and Strasbourg's role within it.
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