Was There: 1975 summit at French castle plants seed for future G7 club of wealthy nations

New archival notes recount the 1975 Economic and Monetary summit at Rambouillet, outside Paris, where leaders from Italy, Britain, the United States, France, West Germany, and Japan met at Chateau de Rambouillet. The gathering, held November 15-17, laid the groundwork for what would become the G7, with Canada joining the group the following year. The article explains that discussions focused on global economic fixes and cooperation among the six industrial powers, creating a framework later expanded with new members. The Rambouillet gathering is described as a pivotal moment in shaping the alliance that dominates global economic policy.