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title: "French Presidential Election"
year: 1969
country: "France"
canonical: "https://recap.at/1969/france-presidential-1969"
slug: "france-presidential-1969"
recapType: "global_event"
startDate: "1969-06-01"
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# French Presidential Election

> De Gaulle's resignation and Pompidou's election marked a turning point in post-war French politics, signalling the end of Gaullist dominance and opening of new political alignments.

## Summary

Presidential elections were held in France on 1 June 1969, with a second round on 15 June. They were triggered by the resignation of President Charles de Gaulle on 28 April 1969.

## Sources

- [French presidential election, 1969](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1969_French_presidential_election) - Wikipedia

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Canonical: https://recap.at/1969/france-presidential-1969