1947 Vincent Auriol is elected as president of France
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0:39Now Playing1947 Vincent Auriol is elected as president of France
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as posted by the channelDate: 23rd January 1947
Location: France
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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SLATE INFORMATION: New French President is Elected
FRANCE: Paris:
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ARC DE TRIOMPHE M. Vincent Auriol lays wreath on tomb of "Unknown Warrior
&M. Elected new French President. Makes state drive through Paris. Arriving at Arc de Triomph, lays a wreath on tomb of Unknown Warrior
FRANCE Paris greets her new President - M. Vincent Auriol as he makes a state drive through city.
AURIOL, Jules-Vincent Auriol (1884-1966)
France; Personalities - Politicians; Vincent Auriol
parade, drive, motorcycle, wreath, eternal flame
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