De Gaulle came back to France`s shores in 1944. He then gave French citizens pride for freeing themselves of Nazi collaboration. In 1945 the country was bankrupt as Nazis stole and rid France of all its  assets and finances. After end of 4th Republic he came back and created a 5th Republic in 1959 committed to improve pride and economy. Until his departure in 1969 he and his government under Pompidou, as Prime Minister, the economy became vibrant. Modern transportation with expressways crossing the land, airports and airplane`s traffic, TGV railroads along with major cities metro networks. Moreover he assured that phone ommunication system was modernised. Lastly he cleaned all public building showing dirt accumulated for a century. Today over 85 million tourists visit France yearly. No other country of the world comes close this level. It tells you what a vibrant culture can accomplish. De Gaulle and Clemenceau have made France the envy of our world. Amen.