René Pleven
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René Jean Pleven was a notable political figure of the French Resistance and Fourth Republic. An early associate of Jean Monnet then member of the Free French led by Charles de Gaulle, he took a leadi
Pleven in 1950
French National Committee
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The French National Committee was the coordinating body created by General Charles de Gaulle which acted as the government in exile of Free France from 1941 to 1943. The committee was the successor of
René Pleven
…where de Gaulle and his forces were exiled, in 1941, he became national commissioner for the economy, finance, the colonies and foreign affairs of the French National Committee. In this role, he presided over a 1944 conference in Brazzaville, which opted for a more liberal policy towards the colonies. After France's liberation…
left to right: Diethelm, Muselier, De Gaulle, Cassin, Pleven and Auboyneau.