TIME 100: Who Should Be the Person of the Century?

TIME's coverage of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century will culminate in December, when we will name the Person of the Century. To help the editors make the choice, we've asked a select group of people to tell us whom they would pick. The latest intriguing nominations:

CHARLES DE GAULLE If we are to single out a personality among all those who have shaped contemporary history, I would cite General Charles de Gaulle. He was the incarnation of honor and courage. I had the privilege of knowing him and of working at his side. I learned from him...

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