Charles De Gaulle in Douai, France

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Charles André Joseph Marie de Gaulle, a renowned French general, resistant, writer, and statesman, was born on November 22, 1890, and passed away on November 9, 1970. He led the Free France movement from 1940 to 1944 and served as head of the Provisional Government of the French Republic from 1944 to 1946. In 1958, de Gaulle founded the Fifth Republic and was elected as its 18th President, a position he held until his resignation in 1969. Throughout the Cold War era, de Gaulle dominated France's politics, leaving a lasting impact on the country that continues to shape French politics today. This object is part of the Scan The World initiative, a non-profit project launched by MyMiniFactory, which aims to create a comprehensive digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the world for public access. The Scan The World community encourages individuals with interesting items to contribute by emailing stw@myminifactory.com to learn how they can participate in this open-source effort.