In 1969, de Gaulle visited Brittany, during which, in Quimper, he declaimed a poem written by his uncle (also called Charles de Gaulle) in the Breton language, expressing devotion to Breton culture. The speech, well received by the crowd, followed a series of crackdowns on Breton nationalism. He was accused of double standards for, on the one hand demanding a free Quebec, while on the other oppressing the movement in Brittany. During this Quimper speech, he replied to this criticism that Brittany was free and had been freed by Bretons and other French forces during the Liberation, reminding them that the Resistance was more intense in Brittany than in any other part of France, and that many Bretons had joined the Free French Forces. See also Gaullism History of Quebec List of speeches Rassemblement pour l'Indépendance Nationale References Bibliography External links Video of the whole speech on SRC.ca Longer video of the visit, starting with the arrival of the "Colbert" De Gaulle and Quebec Charles de Gaulle Speeches by heads of state 1967 in Canadian politics French words and phrases Quebec political phrases Canada–France relations International incidents 1967 in international relations 1967 in Quebec 1967 speeches Quebec sovereignty movement