Charles de Gaulle (President)

Charles de Gaulle was a prominent French military leader and statesman who served as President of France from 1959 to 1969. He played a key role in resisting Nazi occupation during World War II and later founded the Fifth Republic, strengthening the country's political stability. De Gaulle promoted national sovereignty, modernized the economy, and asserted France's independence on the world stage, including withdrawing from NATO's integrated military command. His leadership emphasized patriotism, self-reliance, and modernization, shaping modern France’s political and international identity.