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dec 10, 1848 - Louis Napoleon is elected president of the Second French Republic

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Napoleon won the election with a majority of more than 70%, becoming the first French president to be elected by popular vote. Although he had little to no strong supporters, he was seen as the “least worst” candidate, and elected to restore stability to France.

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dec 10, 1848
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~ 176 years ago