Jean Moulin Quotes


These three movements were born spontaneously and independently of the initiative of a few French patriots who had a place in the old political groups and parties.


Citations

Moulin, Jean. "Report on the Activities, Plans and Requirements of the Groups Formed in France, October 1941." The War Memoirs of Charles de Gaulle: The Call to Honour, 1940-1942, Documents, by Charles de Gaulle, translated by Jonathan Griffin, Viking Press, 1955.

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Jean Moulin
Jean Moulin
  • Born: June 20, 1899
  • Died: July 8, 1943
  • Nationality: French
  • Profession: Prefect

Jean Pierre Moulin was a French civil servant who served as the first President of the National Council of the Resistance during World War II from 23 May 1943 until his death less than two months later.