Arthur Griffith1922
Arthur Griffith defeats de Valera in the election and assumes the presidency
Ireland · Government / Government of Ireland. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Arthur Griffith defeats de Valera in the election and assumes the presidency
Griffith calls himself "President of Dail Eireann" rather than de Valeras more exalted "President of the Republic"
The election returns de Valeras party
The election increases de Valeras support
Wins the election for President under the 1927 constitution
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