Resignation of Rene Pleven
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1951 in France
Explore 25 historical events and records for France in 1951.
Historical records for France in 1951
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February
March
Prime Minister of France
Appointed Prime Minister of France, 3rd term
April
ECSC Founding Treaty
Schuman represented France's commitment to the Treaty of Paris and the new supranational Coal and Steel Community.
European Coal and Steel Community
France and five partner states signed the Treaty of Paris, establishing the European Coal and Steel Community.
European Coal and Steel Community
On 18 April 1951 six founder members sign the Treaty of Paris (1951) that formed the basis of the European Coal and Steel Community. They declared this date and the corresponding democratic, supranational principles to be the 'real foundation of Europe'
European Coal and Steel Community
On 18 April 1951 six founder members sign the Treaty of Paris (1951) that formed the basis of the European Coal and Steel Community. They declared this date and the corresponding democratic, supranational principles to be the 'real foundation of Europe'
Treaty of Paris
On 18 April 1951 six founder members sign the Treaty of Paris (1951) that formed the basis of the European Coal and Steel Community. They declared this date and the corresponding democratic, supranational principles to be the 'real foundation of Europe'
Treaty of Paris
On 18 April 1951 six founder members sign the Treaty of Paris (1951) that formed the basis of the European Coal and Steel Community. They declared this date and the corresponding democratic, supranational principles to be the 'real foundation of Europe'
Treaty of Paris
Signs the treaty creating the European Coal and Steel Community, a precursor to the Treaty of Rome.
ECSC Treaty Negotiations
Monnet helped shape the supranational institutions incorporated into the Treaty of Paris establishing the ECSC.
August
Prime Minister of France
Appointed Prime Minister of France, 2nd term, forms a coalition of the Centre
November
United Nations
The US, France & Britain produce a disarmament plan to introduce to the United Nations Assembly
Other events (month unknown)
Diary of a Country Priest
Directs Diary of a Country Priest.
Electron Probe Microanalysis
Develops quantitative chemical microanalysis by focusing electrons onto a specimen and measuring the characteristic X-rays produced.
European Coal and Steel Community
The EU grows out of the European Coal and Steel Community by the 6 founders, Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, France & Italy
European Coal and Steel Community
The six founding states used the ECSC as the first supranational step toward the later European Economic Community.
European Coal and Steel Community
The EU grows out of the European Coal and Steel Community by the 6 founders, Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, France & Italy. Develops a plan for European economic & military unity & Franco-German rapprochment
European Coal and Steel Community Origins
The EU grows out of the European Coal and Steel Community by the 6 founders, Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, France & Italy
Nuclear Chemistry
Continues research despite declining health from radiation exposure.
Schuman Declaration
The Treaty of Paris created the ECSC, providing an institutional model for the later European Economic Community.
Schuman Declaration
Within one year, on 18 April 1951, the six founding members signed the Treaty of Paris. It created the European Coal and Steel Community - Europe’s first supranational Community. This organization paved the way for the European Economic Community and subsequently the European Union, which is still run by the innovative type of European institutions conceived in 1950
Schuman Declaration
Within one year, on 18 April 1951, the six founding members signed the Treaty of Paris. It created the European Coal and Steel Community - Europe’s first supranational Community. This organization paved the way for the European Economic Community and subsequently the European Union, which is still run by the innovative type of European institutions conceived in 1950
The Rebel
Camus publishes The Rebel, examining revolt, revolution and the limits of political violence.
Treaty of Paris
France joined West Germany, Italy and the Benelux countries in signing the Treaty of Paris establishing the ECSC.
Treaty of Paris
France, Italy, the Benelux countries (Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg) together with West Germany sign the Treaty of Paris creating the European Coal and Steel Community the following year
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