Who was the President of France during World War II?
During World War II, the President of France was Albert Lebrun. He served as the President of France from 1932 until the fall of France in June 1940. Lebrun's presidency encompassed the early years of the war, including the German invasion and occupation of France. After the fall of France, the collaborationist Vichy regime was established, led by Marshal Philippe Pétain. Pétain took on a leadership role as Chief of State and effectively became the de facto leader of Vichy France.