Which party did Whitlam narrowly lose to in the 1969 federal election?
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Answer
In the 1969 federal election, the Whitlam Labor government was narrowly defeated by the Liberal Party led by John Gorton. The election was a close one, with the Liberal Party winning 52 seats to Labor's 51. The result was a major disappointment for Whitlam, who had hoped to win a clear majority in the election.
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