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The 1965 presidential election — The Fifth Republic’s first direct presidential election, 1965
The first direct presidential election since 1848, and the first television campaign. Against all expectation, de Gaulle was forced to a runoff — François Mitterrand, the left’s single candidate, reached 45% in the second round. The General was re-elected; the Fifth Republic’s premier election was born. (Editorial synthesis)
The 1965 presidential election began on 5 December 1965. (source: INA)
The 1965 presidential election ended on 19 December 1965. (source: Élysée)
The 1965 presidential election ended in de Gaulle forced to a runoff, re-elected — television entered the ballot box. (source: INA)
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