France has been brought to a standstill. Citizens take over means of control Thursday May 24 Around the country, road blocks are set up by farmers in a sign of solidarity with the students and workers. People take control of goods distribution, and all petrol tankers need permission from worker committees to enter the city. Workers and farmers together, by eliminating the middle man, are able to drastically reduce food costs. Teachers strike while child care is provided for all who need it.
Women become active in food and other vital supply distribution processes.
President de Gaulle addresses the nation on television. The address is considered a failure by many, including de Gaulle, according to his own admission. Paris experiences another night of barricades as students and young workers protest de Gaulle s speech. The first death of the May protests happens when a 26 year old man is killed by shrapnel from a grenade. There is a lack of coordination that is starting to be seen.