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Charles de Gaulle was a French general in the war era. He became the founder of the Fifth Republic and the initial president of postwar France, shaping French politics. He rejected the armistice with Germany in 1940, found exile in London, and delivered the Appeal of 18 June to continue the resistance. After liberation, he headed the Provisional Government and reestablished republican authority. He advocated for autonomy in defense and diplomacy, including leaving NATO command integration. His impact influenced French foreign policy for decades.