Remembered as the heroic war leader who led Britain to victory in WW2 in collective memory.
He is famous for his image of "father of the nation".
Charles de Gaulle
One of the most famous french presidents.
Remembered in collective memory for his call on the radio from London "appel du 18 juin", calling french people to join forces agains the Vichy regime.
Also remembered for creating the Vth Republic in France, once again "saving" the French from political instability.
Hitler
Remembered for his role of leader of Nazi Germany and his genocide of Jews and Romani people during the 2nd World War.
George H.W Bush
He introduced the Bush doctrine and the notion of axis of evil and war on terror. He went to war in the Middle East as a response to terrorism and especially 9/11.
Gorbachev
Along with Reagan, he participated in ending the Cold War.
He is important as he introduced more freedom in the USSR for the first time (perestroika & glanost).
Ronald Reagan
Important for his responsability in ending the Cold War, working together with Gorbachev and establishing better relations between the US and USSR.
Also remembered with Thatcher for their support of neo-liberalism
Margaret Thatcher
Known for her "Thatcher Revolution" and her challenge to consensus politics with her more radical approach and conviction politics.
Also known for her acting skills and "not bearing Britain in decline".
Mao Zedong
Creation of the PRC, important leader on the international stage, created a place for China in the world as a communist country.
Nasser
Egyptian leader,
Nationalised the Suez canal and is remembered as a "champion" of Arab nationalism, which is a key term of the 20th century.
