Archival Overview
Unbending wartime prime minister who restored national civilian and military resolve to achieve victory in World War I.
Biographical Record
Georges Clemenceau, nicknamed 'Le Tigre' (The Tiger) and 'Père la Victoire' (Father of Victory), was a French statesman and journalist who led France through the critical final years of World War I as Prime Minister (1917–1920) and was a principal architect of the Treaty of Versailles.
Unbending wartime prime minister who restored national civilian and military resolve to achieve victory in World War I.
Key Life Milestones
Forming the Victory Government
Appointed Prime Minister during France's lowest morale, visiting trenches and energizing the war effort.
Signing the Treaty of Versailles
Presided over the Paris Peace Conference and signed the Treaty of Versailles restoring Alsace-Lorraine to France.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual MemorialParis, France