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| − | '''Gaullism''' is the political philosophy associated with [[Charles de Gaulle]], the former French President. | + | '''Gaullism''' is the political philosophy associated with [[Charles de Gaulle]], the former French President. It emphasizes protecting the ''grandeur'' of [[France]]. Traditionally, this has often meant opposing the interests of the [[United Kingdom]] and [[United States]]. On the French political spectrum, it is a center-right political philosophy. Former French president [[Jacques Chirac]] was an avowed Gaullist, which was expressed in his vehement anti-American stance. |
[[Category:Politics]] | [[Category:Politics]] | ||
[[Category:France]] | [[Category:France]] | ||
Revision as of 16:45, September 13, 2007
Gaullism is the political philosophy associated with Charles de Gaulle, the former French President. It emphasizes protecting the grandeur of France. Traditionally, this has often meant opposing the interests of the United Kingdom and United States. On the French political spectrum, it is a center-right political philosophy. Former French president Jacques Chirac was an avowed Gaullist, which was expressed in his vehement anti-American stance.