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The Rest Is HistoryFrench PresidentsApr 25, 2022

178. French Presidents: 1958-1981 (Part 1)

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All my life, I've had a certain idea of France.

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It's the day after the French election runoff between Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen, so naturally here's a Rest Is History French Presidents special. Charles de Gaulle, Georges Pompidou, and Valéry Giscard d'Estaing. Join Tom and Dominic for the first of two episodes on the topic, as they dive headfirst into the first three post-war presidents. Join us tomorrow for the second part of this special double-bill, where we'll cover the remaining historical residents of the Élysée Palace. If you can't wait until then, sign up to The Rest Is History Club (restishistorypod.com) to hear the next episode right now and also get ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community. Producer: Dom Johnson Exec Producer: Tony Pastor *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook
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“De Gaulle has this great line. It's the first line of his war memoirs. All my life, I've had a certain idea of France.”

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Key quote: “All my life, I've had a certain idea of France.”
The host discusses Charles de Gaulle's complex persona as a leader, referencing his war memoirs to illustrate his self-image and political ambitions. The mention of the memoirs serves to highlight de Gaulle's perception of France and his role in its history.
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