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For those unfamiliar with French history: the original Charles de Gaulle was born in Lille, France, in 1890, and was the leader of the French government in exil
by sbierwagen 6y ago
For those unfamiliar with French history: the original Charles de Gaulle was born in Lille, France, in 1890, and was the leader of the French government in exile during WW2. Taking his name would be something like an American immigrant naming themselves George Washington.
- dmurray 6y agoThat wasn't a popular name chosen by immigrants to America, but very popular among freed slaves who had a similar opportunity to choose a new name: https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/washington-the-blackest-name-in-america/ https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/washington-the-bla...