Alexandre Millerand
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Alexandre Millerand was a French politician who served as President of France from 1920 to 1924, having previously served as Prime Minister of France earlier in 1920. His participation in Waldeck-Rous
Millerand in 1920
Alexandre Millerand, by Paul Nadar, c. 1900
Millerand's grave in the Passy Cemetery.
Young Alexandre Millerand in 1893.
Gaston Doumergue
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Pierre Paul Henri Gaston Doumergue was a French politician who served as President of France from 1924 to 1931.
Alexandre Millerand
…in the face of growing conflict between the elected legislature and the office of the President, following the victory of the Cartel des Gauches. Gaston Doumergue, who was the president of the Senate at the time, was chosen on 13 June to replace Millerand. Millerand died in 1943 at Versailles, and was interred…
Doumergue in 1924
Doumergue, c. 1910–1915
Gaston Doumergue (first from left) during his investiture parade in June 1924, aboard a Renault 40CV
Gaston Doumergue (right) and the King of Afghanistan, Amanullah Khan (1928)