National Bloc (France)

National Bloc
Bloc national
Leaders Georges Clemenceau,
Paul Deschanel,
Alexandre Millerand
Founded 1919 (1919)
Dissolved 1924 (1924)
Headquarters Paris
Political position Right-wing
Colours      Blue

The National Bloc (French: Bloc national) was a right-wing political coalition in France which was in power from 1919 to 1924.

Elections of 1919

Made up primarily of conservative right wing parties, such as the Fédération républicaine, Alliance démocratique, and Action libérale, the coalition had the support of various radical right wing parties as well. The Bloc wanted to continue the patriotic union sacrée which was Raymond Poincaré's coalition during World War I.

The National Bloc election campaign focused on two principal issues: Patriotism and fear of Bolshevism.

Composition

Party Main ideology Leader/s
Republican Federation Conservatism Auguste Isaac
Democratic Republican Alliance Liberal conservatism Charles Jonnart
Independent Radicals Social liberalism Pierre-Étienne Flandin
Miscellaneous Right Right-wing politics Various

Electoral results

Chamber of Deputies
Election year # of
overall votes
% of
overall vote
# of
overall seats won
+/– Leader
1919 4,353,025 (#1) 53.42
433 / 613
Alexandre Millerand


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