Georges Pompidou was born on 5 July 1911 and became the 19th President of the French Republic on 20 June 1969. His term was shortened by his death in Paris on April 2, 1974.
Interview with journalist Thierry Desjardins, about his latest book. He reports an exchange between Georges Pompidou, Prime Minister in 1966, and Jacques Chirac, then in charge of mission: "Stop bothering the French! There are too many laws in this country, we’re dying".
At the end of a meeting of the Central Committee of the UDR, four days after the death of the President of the Republic Georges Pompidou, statement by Hubert GERMAIN, Minister in charge of relations with the Parliament, on the forthcoming early presidential election.
Questioned by Pierre Desgraupes in a lounge at the palace of the Elysée, the President of the Republic Georges POMPIDOU explains that it was mainly fate that guided him. There is no pleasure in power, there is above all a satisfaction in acting and guiding events. It also depends on the public interest and the general interest of the country.
The President of the Republic Georges POMPIDOU and the Prime Minister Jacques CHABAN-DELMAS enter the Council of Ministers room. Extract from the session in which intervenes Valéry GISCARD D'ESTAING, then Minister of Finance. Comment by Georges POMPIDOU, answering Pierre DESGRAUPES' questions. He himself was Prime Minister, and felt, by becoming President of the Republic, that he was becoming the one who decided last.
Report in Montboudif, Cantal, where Georges Pompidou was born on July 5, 1911. He has just been elected President of the Republic. An encounter with her who was once her nanny, and now 83 years old.
In his house in Orvilliers (the "White House"), during a moment of relaxation, President Georges POMPIDOU read to his entourage the horoscope of the day. His wife Claude is also present.
When asked by Pierre DESGRAUPES in a salon in the Palais de l'Elysée, the President of the Republic Georges POMPIDOU admits that the family is his best recourse against loneliness.
Questioned by Pierre Desgraupes in a living room in the Elysée Palace, the President of the Republic Georges POMPIDOU speaks of the loneliness that is inherent in the function of head of state.
During the inauguration of an exhibition dedicated to PICASSO at the Louvre, President Georges POMPIDOU gives his vision on the Spanish artist that he compares to a volcano, and defines it as a "perpetual creator".
Georges Pompidou was elected President of the Republic on 15 June, following the second round of the presidential elections. These elections were held early following the resignation of General De Gaulle on April 28. Since that day, the interim presidency had been taken over by Alain Poher, with Maurice couve of Murville as Prime Minister. Summary of the inauguration ceremony of G. Pompidou.
Extract from the seventh press conference of the President of the Republic Georges POMPIDOU. He evokes this "dear old France" and lists with humour the changes and successes of the French industry. He says that "France has begun and largely begun an industrial revolution...".
An interview with President Georges POMPIDOU by Pierre Desgraupes. He speaks of the distance that is necessary with others because of his duties, and confesses to suffer. He is making efforts to reduce that distance to better understand people’s lives and the life of his country.
Joyful reactions in the streets of Paris caused by the election of Georges POMPIDOU as President of the French Republic. From a balcony, he greets the crowd chanting "De Gaulle! Pompidou!".
Election campaign of Georges POMPIDOU, UDR candidate for the presidency of the Republic, between the two rounds of elections. - Georges POMPIDOU: he calls on the French to vote massively for him, to trust him, and to remain worthy if he is elected.
Interviewed by Pierre Desgraupes in a lounge at the palace of the Elysée, President Georges POMPIDOU considers it difficult to separate his high office and the fact that he is also a man like the others. But he never forgets that responsibility is always on his shoulders.
Raymond MARCELLIN, Minister of the Interior, announces the victory of Georges Pompidou in the presidential election. He obtained 57.78% of the votes cast, while his competitor Alain Poher received only 42.22%.