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1. Charles De Gaulle

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   Following the liberation of France, De Gaulle led the Provisional Government of the French Republic (GPRF). However, he clashed with political parties advocating for a return to a strong parliamentary system, similar to the defunct Third Republic. Believing the proposed constitution would lead to renewed instability, he resigned in January 1946.[8] This period, often termed the "wilderness years," saw De Gaulle retire to Colombey-les-Deux-Églises to write his memoirs and await the political climate to ripen for his return.
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