Historical Events tagged with "rené coty"

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Politics & Government

Charles de Gaulle Returns to Leadership

June 1st, 1958 66 years ago

Charles de Gaulle returned to political power in France after nearly a decade of retirement, taking on the role of Prime Minister in response to a severe political crisis. This transition was facilitated by the Fourth Republic's instability, particularly regarding the Algerian War, which had polarized French society. De Gaulle's leadership, granted through a special decree that allowed him to govern by executive order, aimed to stabilize France and draft a new constitution. His focus was on creating a stronger executive branch to manage France’s political turmoil.

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