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France's President Jacques Chirac (L) steadies his hair as China's President and Communist Party boss Jiang Zemin (R) makes a point during windy welcome ceremonies at Beijing's Great Hall of the People
French President Jacques Chirac laughs with German Chancellor Angela... Photo d'actualité - Getty Images
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French President Jacques Chirac (L) embraces David Douillet (L), France's Judo heavyweight gold medalist, after awarding him the Legion of Honour medal at the Elysee Palace, September 6. France who won 15
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French President Jacques Chirac (L) embraces David Douillet (L), France's Judo heavyweight gold medalist, after awarding him the Legion of Honour medal at the Elysee Palace, September 6. France who won 15
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Jacques Chirac est mort à 86 ans ce jeudi: l'ancien président de la République a profondément marqué son clan politique
Jacques Chirac, left, French president, Vladimir Putin, second from... Photo d'actualité - Getty Images
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U.S. President Bill Clinton (C) meets with his French counterpart Jacques Chirac (R) as Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) looks on at a photo session prior to talks in Nago July 22.
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