Charles Andre Marie Joseph de Gaulle28 April 1969
Makes a broadcast saying, "I am ceasing to exercise my functions as President"
France · Government / Republic, 5th. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Makes a broadcast saying, "I am ceasing to exercise my functions as President"
Reads out de Gaulles resignation communique to the French nation
Appointed Acting President of France, after the resignation of de Gaulle
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