People Of Die Honor Liberators
Rename Main Stem For Division

« RUE NATIONALE » IS NOW
« AVENUE DE LA DIVISION DU TEXAS »

To show their feeling of deep gratitude, the Village of Die, Southern France, passed a resolution naming its main street « Texas Avenue », in honor of their liberators—the 36th Division.

An extract of the resolution, dated August 31, 1944 presented to the division commander, Maj. Gen. John E. Dahlquist, stated that the inhabitants of Die wished to show their appreciation by remaining a « Rue Nationale », the main stem of Die, to « Avenue de la Division du Texas ».
The mayor of Die, Monsieur Plan, had hopes of holding a format parad and review with the 36th Division troops, but the rapid advance made it necessary to forego the intended celebration.

Some 100 miles inland from the invasion coast of Southern France, the village of Die is nestled in the warm valley of the Drome, surrounded by the scenic Pre-Alps. The village is noted for its unusual wood work and furniture manufacturing. Its fine vintage wines are noteworthy, namely the Clairette de Die and their muscatel.

The ramparts of Die date back to the 3rd Century, with ruins of the Barbarian invasion. Porte St. Marcel is an ancient Roman triumphant arch at the entrance to the ramparts.

The village Cathedrale was constructed in the XI Century. Destroyed in 1570 by the Protestants was restored in 1673.

The Hotel de Ville is noted for its beautiful mosaics of the 7th and 8th Centuries.