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De Gaulle, Charles André Joseph Marie
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1968: International Banking And Finance
The third international financial crisis in 12 months was climaxed on November 24 by President Charles de Gaulle's refusal to devalue the franc. Throughout November the French currency had been under attack in the world money markets because of rumors that the West German mark would be revalued...
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