Charles Andre Marie Joseph de Gaulle25 August 1962
Elected President of the 5th Republic
France · Government / Republic, 5th. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Elected President of the 5th Republic
Announces he will present himself as a Presidential candidite in the elections
In the 1st round polls 43%, Mitterrand 27% & Lecanuet 20%, a 2nd round is required
Wins the 2nd & final round with 54.6% to Mitterrands 45.4%
Re-elected President of the 5th Republic
Stands for the Presidency but is defeated by Pompidou. Fails to win the support of the major anti-Gaullist, dEstang
Defeated by Mitterand in the 2nd round of the Presidential election
Wins 51.7% of the vote, 48.3% for Valery Giscard dEstaing
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