New French President

Series

Series Name

British Paramount News

Issue

Issue No.

23

Date Released

18 May 1931

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Lord Mayor Feted
2. 2Spanish "Reds" Riot
3. 3Bow-Wow Champions
4. 4Falcons of War
5. 5New French President
6. 6A Fight of Might

Story

Story No. within this Issue

5 / 6

Summary

Senate elects Monsieur Paul Doumer to highest office. Troops parade outside historic Versailles Palace during polling. 1. The new President. Monsieur Doumer takes over seven-year office from retiring President Doumergue.

Keywords

Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Ceremonies; Military

Locations

Versailles

Library number

182

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Name

Reuters Archive Licensing: Screen Ocean

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Address

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Notes

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