From 1962 to 1968 Pompidou held this job, just under president; no 5th Republic-an has held the post longer since
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Georges Pompidou [DOC] [TLE] Charles de Gaulle - Wikipedia [PAR] Charles Andr Joseph Marie de Gaulle was a French general and statesman.