"time in 1974 after Georges Pompidou's death. In this situation, the President of the Senate becomes Acting President of the Republic; he or she does not become the new President of the Republic as elected and therefore does not have to resign from his or her position as President of the Senate. In spite of his title as Acting President of the Republic, Poher is regarded in France as a former President and is listed in the presidents' gallery on the official presidential website. This is in contrast to acting presidents from the Third Republic. The first round of a"
"Valéry Giscard d'Estaing Valéry Marie René Georges Giscard d'Estaing (; born 2 February 1926), also known as Giscard or VGE, is a French statesman who served as President of France from 1974 to 1981. As Minister of Finance under Prime Ministers Jacques Chaban-Delmas and Pierre Messmer, he won the presidential election of 1974 with 50.8% of the vote against François Mitterrand of the Socialist Party. His tenure was marked by a more liberal attitude on social issues—such as divorce, contraception and abortion—and attempts to modernise the country and the office of the presidency, notably launching such far-reaching infrastructure projects as"
"1969 French presidential election The 1969 French presidential election took place on 1 June and 15 June 1969. It occurred due to the resignation of President Charles de Gaulle on 28 April 1969. De Gaulle had decided to consult the voters by referendum about regionalisation and the reform of the Senate, and he had announced he would resign if it resulted in a ""no"" vote. On 27 April, 53.5% of the voters had voted ""no"". In the presidential election, the Gaullist Party (Union of Democrats for the Republic, UDR) was represented by former Prime Minister Georges Pompidou. He was very"
"majority of more than 58%. 1969 French presidential election The 1969 French presidential election took place on 1 June and 15 June 1969. It occurred due to the resignation of President Charles de Gaulle on 28 April 1969. De Gaulle had decided to consult the voters by referendum about regionalisation and the reform of the Senate, and he had announced he would resign if it resulted in a ""no"" vote. On 27 April, 53.5% of the voters had voted ""no"". In the presidential election, the Gaullist Party (Union of Democrats for the Republic, UDR) was represented by former Prime Minister"
"""in the face of the desire of the other European powers to remain closely allied to the United States."" De Gaulle's political legacy has been profound in France. De Gaulle's successor as president, Georges Pompidou, consolidated Gaullism during his term from 1969 to 1974. Once-controversial Gaullist ideas have become accepted as part of the French political consensus and ""are no longer the focus of political controversy."" For example, the strong presidency was maintained by all of de Gaulle's successors, including the socialist François Mitterrand (president 1981–95). French independent nuclear capability and a foreign policy influenced by Gaullism (although expressed ""in"
"Nièvre: 1964–1981 (resignation, became President of the French Republic in 1981). Reelected in 1967, 1970, 1973, 1976, 1979. General councillor of Nièvre: 1949–1981 (resignation). Reelected in 1955, 1961, 1967, 1973, 1979. Municipal Council Mayor of Château-Chinon (Ville): 1959–1981 (resignation, became President of the French Republic in 1981). Reelected in 1965, 1971, 1977. Municipal councillor of Château-Chinon (Ville): 1959–1981 (resignation). Reelected in 1965, 1971, 1977. Political function First Secretary (leader) of the Socialist Party: 1971–1981 (resignation, became President of the French Republic in 1981). Reelected in 1973, 1975, 1977, 1979. François Mitterrand François Maurice Adrien Marie Mitterrand (26 October 1916 –"
"in January 1969. Some weeks later, his wife's name was mentioned in the Markovic affair, thus appearing to confirm her husband's status as a cuckold. Pompidou was certain that de Gaulle's inner circle was responsible for this smear. In social policy, Pompidou's tenure as prime minister witnessed the establishment of the National Employment Fund in 1963 to counter the negative effects on employment caused by industrial restructuring. After the failure of the 1969 constitutional referendum, de Gaulle resigned and Pompidou was elected president of France. In the general election of 15 June 1969, he defeated the centrist President of the"
"Georges Pompidou (1911-1974) – President and Prime Minister 45. Michel Sardou (1947-) - Singer 46. Simone Signoret (1921-1985) - Actress 47. Haroun Tazieff (1914-1998) - Vulcanologist 48. Jacques Prévert (1900-1977) - Poet 49. Éric Tabarly (1931-1998) - Sailor 50. Louis XIV (1638-1715) – King 51. David Douillet (1969-) - Judoka 52. Henri Salvador (1917-2008) - Singer and comedian 53. Jean-Jacques Goldman (1951-) - Singer, songwriter and musician 54. Jean Jaurès (1859-1914) - Politician 55. Jean Marais (1913-1998) - Actor and comedian 56. Yannick Noah (1960-) - Tennis player 57. Albert Camus (1913-1960) – Author and philosopher 58. Dalida (1933-1987) -"
"François Mitterrand François Maurice Adrien Marie Mitterrand (26 October 1916 – 8 January 1996) was a French statesman who served as President of France from 1981 to 1995, the longest time in office in French history. As First Secretary of the Socialist Party, he was the first left-winger to be elected President of France under the Fifth Republic. Reflecting family influences, Mitterrand started political life on the Catholic nationalist right. He served under the Vichy Regime during its earlier years. Subsequently he joined the Resistance, moved to the left, and held ministerial office several times under the Fourth Republic. He"
"Baracchi Bonvicini, the European Manifesto of Atomium Culture. President of the French Republic: 1974–1981. Member of the Constitutional Council of France: Since 1981. Governmental functions Secretary of State for Finances: 1959–1962. Minister of Finances and Economic Affairs: 1962–1966. Minister of Economy and Finances: 1969–1974. Minister of State, minister of Economy and Finances: March–May 1974 (Resignation, became President of the French Republic in 1974) Electoral mandates European Parliament Member of European Parliament: 1989–1993 (Reelected member of the National Assembly of France in 1993). National Assembly of France Member of the National Assembly of France for Puy-de-Dôme: 1956–1959 (Became minister in 1959)"
"final leader was François Bayrou, who transferred his leadership to MoDem. In 1974, Valéry Giscard d'Estaing was elected President of France. Two years later, his Gaullist Prime Minister Jacques Chirac resigned and created the Rally for the Republic (RPR) in order to restore the Gaullist domination over the republican institutions. Formally, this party stood in the right-wing parliamentary majority, but it criticised with virulence the policies of the executive duo composed of President Giscard d'Estaing and Prime Minister Raymond Barre. During campaigning for the 1978 legislative election, in his Verdun-sur-le-Doubs speech, President Giscard d'Estaing noted that the political leanings of"
"Charles de Gaulle Charles André Joseph Marie de Gaulle (; 22 November 1890 – 9 November 1970) was a French army officer and statesman who led the French Resistance against Nazi Germany in World War II and chaired the Provisional Government of the French Republic from 1944 to 1946 in order to reestablish democracy in France. In 1958, he came out of retirement when appointed President of the Council of Ministers by President René Coty. He was asked to rewrite the Constitution of France and founded the Fifth Republic after approval by referendum. He was elected President of France later"
"(1953-) - Syndicalist 88. Jean Ferrat (1930-2010) - Singer and songwriter 89. Lionel Jospin (1937-) - Prime Minister 90. Jean Cocteau (1889-1963) - Dramatist, poet, playwright and filmmaker 91. Luc Besson (1959-) - Film director 92. Tino Rossi (1907-1983) - Singer 93. Pierre de Coubertin (1863-1937) - Pedagogue and founder of the modern Olympic Games. 94. Jean Renoir (1894-1979) – Film director 95. Gérard Philipe (1922-1959) - Actor and comedian 96. Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980) – Philosopher, novelist and playwright 97. Catherine Deneuve (1943-) - Actress 98. Serge Reggiani (1922-2004) - Actor, singer and comedian 99. Gérard Depardieu (1948-) - Actor"
"René Coty Jules Gustave René Coty (; 20 March 188222 November 1962) was President of France from 1954 to 1959. He was the second and last president of the Fourth French Republic. René Coty was born in Le Havre and studied at the University of Caen, where he graduated in 1902, receiving degrees in law and philosophy. He worked as a lawyer in his hometown of Le Havre, specialising in maritime and commercial law. He also became involved in politics, as a member of the Radical Party, and in 1907 was elected as a district councillor. The following year he"
"President of the French Republic in 1974). Reelected in 1971. Municipal councillor of Chamalières: 1967–1977. Reelected in 1971. Political functions President of the National Federation of the Independent Republicans (Independent Republicans): 1966–1974 (Became President of the French Republic in 1974). President of the Union for French Democracy: 1988–1996. Giscard's name is often shortened to ""VGE"" by the French media. A less flattering nickname is ""l'Ex"" (the Ex), used mostly by the weekly satirical newspaper ""Le Canard enchaîné"". On 17 December 1952, Giscard married his cousin Anne-Aymone Sauvage de Brantes, a daughter of Count François Sauvage de Brantes, who had died"
"François-Xavier Ortoli François-Xavier Ortoli (16 February 1925 – 30 November 2007) was a French politician who served as the 5th President of the European Commission from 1973 to 1977. He served as Minister of the Economy of France from 1968 to 1969. He served with the Free French Forces during World War II and was decorated with the Croix de guerre, Médaille militaire and Médaille de la Résistance. He served in various ministerial capacities in the 1968–1969 administration of Prime Minister of France Maurice Couve de Murville including Finance Minister. He was one of the two French European Commissioners from"
"1973 French legislative election French legislative elections took place on 4 and 11 March 1973 to elect the fifth National Assembly of the Fifth Republic. In order to end the May 1968 crisis, President Charles de Gaulle dissolved the National Assembly and his party, the Gaullist Party Union of Democrats for the Republic (UDR), obtained the absolute majority of the seats. Nevertheless, the failure of his 1969 referendum caused his resignation. His former Prime minister Georges Pompidou was elected President of France. In order to respond to the discontent expressed during May 1968, Jacques Chaban-Delmas, the left-wing Gaullist who led"
"These elections were moved forward because of Pompidou's sudden death on 2 April 1974. Chirac vainly attempted to rally Gaullists behind Prime Minister Pierre Messmer. Jacques Chaban-Delmas announced his candidacy in spite of the disapproval of the ""Pompidolians"". Chirac and others published the ""call of the 43"" in favour of Giscard d'Estaing, the leader of the non-Gaullist part of the parliamentary majority. Giscard d'Estaing was elected as Pompidou's successor after France's most competitive election campaign in years. In return, the new president chose Chirac to lead the cabinet. When Valéry Giscard d'Estaing became president, he nominated Chirac as prime minister"
"March–May 1974. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development: 1972–74. Minister of Relation with Parliament: 1971–72. Secretary of State for Economy and Finance: 1968–71. Secretary of State for Social Affairs: 1967–68. Electoral mandates European Parliament Member of European Parliament: 1979–80 (Resignation). Elected in 1979. National Assembly of France Elected in 1967, reelected in 1968, 1973, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1988, 1993: Member for Corrèze: March–April 1967 (became Secretary of State in April 1967), reelected in 1968, 1973, but he remained a minister in 1976–1986 (became Prime Minister in 1986), 1988–95 (resigned to become President of the French Republic in 1995). General Council"
"of the Constitutional Council from 1959 until his death in 1962. A photo of President Coty is a running joke in the 2006 French spy spoof """". René Coty Jules Gustave René Coty (; 20 March 188222 November 1962) was President of France from 1954 to 1959. He was the second and last president of the Fourth French Republic. René Coty was born in Le Havre and studied at the University of Caen, where he graduated in 1902, receiving degrees in law and philosophy. He worked as a lawyer in his hometown of Le Havre, specialising in maritime and commercial"
"had been elected president in 1969, after de Gaulle retired. Chirac quickly earned a reputation as a champion of French farmers' interests, and first attracted international attention when he assailed U.S., West German, and European Commission agricultural policies which conflicted with French interests. On 27 February 1974, after the resignation of Raymond Marcellin, Chirac was appointed Minister of the Interior. On 21 March 1974, he cancelled the SAFARI project due to privacy concerns after its existence was revealed by ""Le Monde"". From March 1974, he was entrusted by President Pompidou with preparations for the presidential election then scheduled for 1976."
"men in modern French history. A number of monuments have been built to commemorate the life of Charles de Gaulle. France's largest airport, located in Roissy, outside Paris, is named Charles de Gaulle Airport in his honour. France's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is also named after him. Charles de Gaulle Charles André Joseph Marie de Gaulle (; 22 November 1890 – 9 November 1970) was a French army officer and statesman who led the French Resistance against Nazi Germany in World War II and chaired the Provisional Government of the French Republic from 1944 to 1946 in order to reestablish democracy"
"Paris. Funeral guests were US President Richard Nixon, British Prime Minister Edward Heath and West German Chancellor Willy Brandt, King Hassan II of Morocco, Tunisian President Habib Bourguiba and Rainier III, Prince of Monaco. Pompidou's wife Claude Pompidou would outlive him by more than thirty years. The couple had one (adopted) son, Alain Pompidou, former president of the European Patent Office. France withdrew from the Eurovision Song Contest 1974, which took place just four days after Pompidou's death, as a mark of respect. Changes Georges Pompidou Georges Jean Raymond Pompidou (; 5 July 19112 April 1974) was Prime Minister of"
"won. The Gaullists accused him of being largely responsible for De Gaulle's departure. During the 1969 presidential campaign he supported the winning candidate Georges Pompidou, after which he returned to the Ministry of Economy and Finance. On the French political scene, he appeared as a young brilliant politician, and a preeminent expert in economic issues. He was representative of a new generation of politicians emerging from the senior civil service, seen as ""technocrats"". In 1974, after the sudden death of President Pompidou, Giscard announced his candidacy for the presidency. His two main challengers were François Mitterrand for the left and"
"Napoleon III Napoleon III (born Charles-Louis Napoléon Bonaparte; 20 April 1808 – 9 January 1873) was the Emperor of the French from 1852 to 1870 and, as Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte, the President of France from 1848 to 1852. He was the only president of the French Second Republic and the founder of the Second French Empire. The nephew and heir of Napoleon I, he was the first head of state of France to hold the title of president, the first elected by a direct popular vote and the youngest until the election of Emmanuel Macron in 2017. Barred by the Constitution"
"Pompidou facing Poher. None of the left-wing candidates reached the second round, despite a good campaign and the result for Duclos, who scored the best ever result for a Communist in a presidential election. The Socialists supported reluctantly the centrist Chairman of the Senate. The Communists refused to choose and used a slogan which was equivalent to the phrase ""It's six of one and half a dozen of the other"" (""c'est bonnet blanc et blanc bonnet""). The second round was held on 15 June 1969. About 69% of eligible voters participated. Pompidou was elected President of France with a comfortable"
"Singer 59. Léon Zitrone (1914-1995) - Journalist 60. Nicolas Hulot (1955-) - Journalist 61. Simone Veil (1927-2017) - Politician 62. Alain Delon (1935-) - Actor 63. Patrick Poivre d'Arvor (1947-) - Journalist 64. Aimé Jacquet (1941-) - Footballer 65. Francis Cabrel (1953-) - Singer and songwriter 66. Brigitte Bardot (1934-) - Actress 67. Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) - Author 68. Alexandre Dumas, père (1802-1870) – Author and playwright 69. Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850) – Novelist 70. Paul Verlaine (1844-1896) - Poet 71. Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) – Author and philosopher 72. Maximilien de Robespierre (1758-1794) – Political leader 73. Renaud (1952-)"
"and singer. 31. Jeanne d’Arc (1412-1431) – Military leader. 32. Général Leclerc (1902-1947) - Military leader. 33. Voltaire (1694-1778) – Philosopher and novelist. 34. Johnny Hallyday (1943-2017) - Singer. 35. Antoine de Saint Exupéry (1900-1944) - Aviator, novelist and poet . 36. Claude Francois (1939-1978) - Singer 37. Christian Cabrol - Cardiologist and surgeon 38. Jean-Paul Belmondo (1933-) - Actor 39. Jules Ferry (1832-1893) - Politician and Prime Minister 40. Louis Lumière - Inventor, film director 41. Michel Platini (1955-) - Footballer 42. Jacques Chirac (1932-) – President and Prime Minister 43. Charles Trenet (1913-2001) - Singer and songwriter 44."
"1978 French legislative election The French legislative elections took place on 12 March and 19 March 1978 to elect the sixth National Assembly of the Fifth Republic. On 2 April 1974, President Georges Pompidou died. The non-Gaullist center-right leader Valéry Giscard d'Estaing was elected to succeed him. Because the Gaullist UDR was the largest party in the pro-Giscard majority in the Assembly, Giscard chose Jacques Chirac to lead the cabinet. This period was one of renovation for Gaullism. The presidential will to ""govern towards the center"" and to promote a ""modern liberal society"" disconcerted the Gaullist party. The Abortion Act"
"which was completed in 1973. In May 1968, a student uprising in Paris led to major changes in the educational system, and the breakup of the University of Paris into separate campuses. Paris had not had an elected Mayor since the French Revolution. Napoleon Bonaparte and his successors had personally chosen the Prefect to run the city. Under President Valery Giscard d'Estaing, the law was changed on December 31, 1975. The first mayoral election in 1977 was won by Jacques Chirac, the former Prime Minister. Chirac served as Mayor of Paris for eighteen years, until 1995, when he was elected"
"July 1968 – 22 June 1969 On 28 April 1969 – Jean-Marcel Jeanneney succeeded Capitant as interim Minister of Justice. Maurice Couve de Murville Jacques-Maurice Couve de Murville (; 24 January 1907 – 24 December 1999) was a French diplomat and politician who was Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1958 to 1968 and Prime Minister from 1968 to 1969 under the presidency of General de Gaulle. He was born Maurice Couve (his father acquired the name de Murville in 1925) in Reims and died in Paris at the age of 92 from natural causes. Couve de Murville joined the corps"
"1974 after Pompidou died in office. This time, however, he did not run for his own term and stepped down after Valéry Giscard d'Estaing was elected. Governmental functions Electoral mandates European Parliament Senate Alain Poher Alain Émile Louis Marie Poher (; 17 April 1909 – 9 December 1996) was a French centrist politician, affiliated first with the Popular Republican Movement and later with the Democratic Centre. He served as a Senator for Val-de-Marne from 1946 to 1995. He was President of the Senate from 3 October 1968 to 1 October 1992 and, in that capacity, served twice as the country's"
"industrial jobs and gained 172,000 jobs. Pompidou was a scholar and a great admirer of modern art. He edited an anthology of French poetry, decorated his office at the Matignon with modern art. His apartment on the Île-de-la-Cité was filled with 20th-century art. His major legacy was the Pompidou Centre at Beaubourg, opened in 1977 after his death, an ultramodern showcase of the contemporary arts, whose pipes, escalators ducts and other internal workings were exposed outside of the building. Pompidou's successor, Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, was elected President on May 19, 1974, narrowly defeating François Mitterrand with 50.81 percent of the"