Charles de Gaulle was a towering figure in 20th-century French history, a general who led the Free French Forces during World War II and later founded the Fifth Republic, serving as its first President. He championed an independent and strong France on the world stage, leaving an indelible mark on his nation's political landscape and international standing.
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