The Paris Commune. Tuesday, May 9, 1871. In these days, which are becoming increasingly chaotic and with the war now almost in Paris, the commitment of Parisian women is becoming ever more evident, both by preparing and distributing meals at the front and by collaborating with the ambulances, even though the machismo present in the National Guard is clear. Although they have not yet demanded the right to vote, they claim their status as citizens like men and therefore to speak publicly in assemblies and clubs. The latter are meetings held in Paris in public halls and churches, bringing together even hundreds of people who debate the most varied topics; they are also moments of organization. They allow anyone to express their aspirations, particularly for the creation of a new social order. A federation of clubs has even been established to have dialogue with the public administration. Today, Fort d’Issy, at twelve thirty, falls into the hands of the Versailles army and this is a serious blow for the Paris Commune. Because of this, Rossel resigns from his position as military leader and there is a reshuffle of the same public health committee.
