Charles de Gaulle

Born Nov. 22, 1890 in France

Died 1970

French General who led the Free French resistance effort against Nazi Germany in WWII.

Later, as France’s President, he oversaw the Algerian War, national resurgence and détente with countries behind the “iron curtain.”

Was also taken as a POW for almost 3 years during WWI.

“Silence is the ultimate weapon of power.”