Founding of the Fifth Republic and de Gaulle's Presidency (1958–1969)

1. Algiers uprising triggers May 1958 crisis

   May 13, 1958Labels: Algiers uprising, Algerian War

   • Britannica
   • lys e

2. National Assembly invests de Gaulle as prime minister

   Jun 1, 1958Labels: Charles de, National Assembly

   • Britannica
   • Guardian

3. Constitutional law authorizes a new constitution

   Jun 3, 1958Labels: Constitutional law, Charles de

   • French Wiki
   • lys e

4. Government begins drafting Fifth Republic constitution

   Jun 4, 1958Labels: Constitutional draft, Consultative committee

   • lys e

5. Referendum approves the new constitution

   Sep 28, 1958Labels: 1958 referendum, Fifth Republic

   • Britannica
   • 1958 Ref

6. Constitution of the Fifth Republic is promulgated

   Oct 4, 1958Labels: Fifth Republic, lys e

   • lys e
   • French Wiki

7. Legislative elections build a pro–de Gaulle majority

   Nov 23, 1958Labels: Legislative elections, National Assembly

   • 1958 Leg

8. De Gaulle elected president by an electoral college

   Dec 21, 1958Labels: Presidential election, Electoral college

   • Britannica
   • lys e

9. Évian Accords end major fighting in Algeria

   Mar 18, 1962Labels: vian Accords, Algerian independence

   • vian
   • Defense Memo

10. OAS attempts to assassinate de Gaulle at Petit-Clamart

    Aug 22, 1962Labels: OAS, Petit-Clamart

    • Petit Clamart

11. Referendum adopts direct election of the president

    Oct 28, 1962Labels: 1962 referendum, Universal suffrage

    • lys e
    • 1962 Ref

12. Snap legislative elections confirm the new political balance

    Nov 18, 1962Labels: Snap elections, National Assembly

    • 1962 Leg
    • Britannica

13. Élysée Treaty formalizes Franco-German cooperation

    Jan 22, 1963Labels: lys e, France West

    • lys e Treaty

14. First direct presidential election re-elects de Gaulle

    Dec 19, 1965Labels: Presidential election, Charles de

    • 1965 Pres

15. France announces withdrawal from NATO’s integrated command

    Mar 10, 1966Labels: NATO withdrawal, French defense

    • NATO

16. Legislative elections signal weakening support for Gaullists

    Mar 5, 1967Labels: Legislative elections, National Assembly

    • 1967 Leg

17. De Gaulle’s Montreal speech sparks diplomatic dispute

    Jul 24, 1967Labels: Montreal speech, Canada France

    • Quebec Libre
    • AmeriqueFr

18. May 1968 protests and nationwide strike shake the Fifth Republic

    May 10, 1968Labels: May 1968, General strike

    • Britannica
    • Britannica

19. De Gaulle dissolves Assembly; elections deliver Gaullist landslide

    Jun 23, 1968Labels: Dissolution of, Gaullist landslide

    • 1968 Leg
    • Britannica

20. De Gaulle resigns after losing 1969 referendum

    Apr 28, 1969Labels: 1969 referendum, Charles de

    • Britannica
    • 1969 Ref