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“When I want to know what France thinks, I ask myself.”

Quote by Charles de Gaulle

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Charles de Gaulle

Charles de Gaulle, a former President of the French Republic, was a military leader and statesman. Born on November 22, 1890, in Lille, France, he passed away on November 9, 1970. De Gaulle led the Free French Forces during World War II and became a key figure in the creation of the Fifth Republic after the war, serving as President for seven years. more

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