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

The 1975 summit at Château de Rambouillet brought together leaders of six industrialized nations, including U.S. President Gerald Ford and French President Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, to address global economic challenges. The meeting laid the groundwork for the G7, which formed the following year with Canada's inclusion. Leaders expressed optimism about economic recovery and agreed on collaborative approaches to economic and security issues.