May 1968 was a period of widespread protests and strikes in France that began with student demonstrations and grew into a major social movement challenging the government and traditional institutions. The upheaval is considered historically significant as a pivotal moment in post-World War II French society that revealed deep discontent and led to lasting political and cultural changes.
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Lead figures
Charles de Gaulle (President of France) Georges Pompidou (Prime Minister of France)
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