News Alert: Jacques Chirac dies at 86. The flamboyant French president opposed the U.S. invasion of Iraq.

Jacques Chirac, France's ebullient and blunt-speaking president became best known in America for his vocal opposition to the invasion of Iraq and his advocacy of a "multi-polar" world in which Europe would counterbalance American dominance. The Associated Press reported his death Thursday, citing Chirac's son-in-law. Mr. Chirac served two terms as president, from May 1995 until May 2007, the pinnacle of a political career at the highest levels of French government that spanned five decades. He was the only person in the postwar Fifth Republic to serve twice as prime minister, and he was the mayor of Paris for 18 years.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Sep 26, 6:26 AM     Jacques Chirac dies at 86. The flamboyant French president opposed the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Jacques Chirac, France's ebullient and blunt-speaking president became best known in America for his vocal opposition to the invasion of Iraq and his advocacy of a "multi-polar" world in which Europe would counterbalance American dominance. The Associated Press reported his death Thursday, citing Chirac's son-in-law. Mr. Chirac served two terms as president, from May 1995 until May 2007, the pinnacle of a political career at the highest levels of French government that spanned five decades. He was the only person in the postwar Fifth Republic to serve twice as prime minister, and he was the mayor of Paris for 18 years. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071