Charles André Joseph Marie DE Gaulle, a renowned French army officer and statesman, embarked on a remarkable journey that would forever shape the course of French history. Born on November 22, 1890, DE Gaulle would go on to lead Free France in its valiant struggle against the formidable forces of Nazi Germany during World War II.
With unwavering dedication and unshakeable resolve, DE Gaulle chaired the Provisional Government of the French Republic from 1944 to 1946, working tirelessly to restore democracy in France and pave the way for a brighter future. His tireless efforts did not go unnoticed, and in 1958, he was appointed President of the Council of Ministers (Prime Minister) by President René Coty, marking the beginning of a new era in French politics.
DE Gaulle's remarkable leadership and vision would continue to shape the destiny of France as he rewrote the Constitution of France and founded the Fifth Republic, a feat that was ratified by a national referendum. His remarkable achievements did not go unnoticed, and in the same year, he was elected President of France, a position he would hold with distinction until his resignation in 1969, with a brief hiatus in 1965 when he was re-elected to the same office.
