The title arises from the "First International", an alliance of workers, which held a congress in 1864.

3 days ago · Translator’s note: Eugène Pottier wrote the “Internationale” just weeks after the crushing of the Paris Commune, in June 1871. Hiding from the authorities, soon to be condemned to death in …

Jun 30, 2016 · "The Internationale" (French: L'Internationale) is a left-wing anthem. It has been a standard of the socialist movement since the late 19th century, when the...

Jun 20, 2019 · It has been a standard of the socialist movement since the late nineteenth century, when the Second International adopted it as its official anthem. "The Internationale" (French:...

Jun 1, 2026 · " The Internationale " (French: L'Internationale) is a widely-sung left-wing anthem. It has been a standard of the socialist movement since the late 19th century.

While it was originally written in French, it was translated into many other languages, including English. The most famous versions, however, are those in Russian and Chinese.

L’Internationale, former official socialist and communist song. It was the anthem of the First, Second, and Third Internationals and, from 1918 to 1944, the national anthem of the Soviet Union.