Later Life
World War I, which threatened France's existence, had the effect of changing the uncompromising attitude of Guesde. In August 1914, Guesde was included in the national unity government of René Viviani as a Minister without Portfolio, and continued to serve in that role until the end of 1916. During this period, he adopted patriotic positions and sometimes even nationalist views.
He died on July 28, 1922.
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