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Tour de France was interrupted during World War 1 and 2.
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What country was the person from that won the Tour de France in 1940?
Race not held because of World War II
Was France ever under the control of another country?
Yes, many times, most disastrously by Germany in 1940.
What day of the week does France vote on?
Elections are always held on a Sunday in France.
Who was the President of France in 1940?
The last President of the Third French Republic, Albert Lebrun, ruled until July 11, 1940, when the Nazi-Occupation of France began. Marshall Philippe Pétain was appointed by the Nazis to be the Chief of State (not President) of Vichy France from July 11, 1940 until 1944.
Is the tour de France only held in France?
Mostly. It can sneak over into neighboring countries for an occasional stage, and even the first stage has been held elsewhere, but the bulk of the race as well as the finish is in France.
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