What was the name of the French president who appointed Maurice Herzog as the Minister of Youth and Sports?
Charles de Gaulle
François Mitterrand
Georges Pompidou
Valéry Giscard d'Estaing
Answer
Charles de Gaulle, the French president at the time, appointed Maurice Herzog as the Minister of Youth and Sports. Herzog's appointment was a testament to his achievements in mountaineering and his dedication to promoting sports in France.
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