On this day 51 years ago, on April 2, 1974 (March 10, 1974 lunar calendar), French President Georges Pompidou passed away. On March 25, 1966, the de Gaulles, the Pompidou and Indira Gandhi were in front of the Elyse ́ e Palace. Pompidou, President of France, born on July 5, 1911. Former teacher of "World War II". 1944-1946 was Charles de Gaulle's personal staff. After de Gaulle became president in January 1959, he served as a member of the Constitutional Council. He became Prime Minister of France in 1962, and then led three successive governments, serving as Prime Minister for more than 6 years. He was elected president after de Gaulle resigned in 1969, continuing de Gaulle's policies with general success. Died of illness on April 2, 1974. The Pompidou were a very close couple. At the Elysee Palace in 1970, the Pompidou participated in an art exhibition