Trujillo

Rafael Trujillo

Oct 24, 1891

Trujillo was born.

The Police

Jan 1, 1918

Trujillo joined the national police who was trained by the US Marines.
Trujillo became commander in chief in 1925.

The Era of Trujillo

Jan 1, 1931

Trujillo bacame president by winning 95% of the votes but he was the sole candidate.
His reign became know as The Era of Trujillo.
He renamed most important places after his name.

Agreement

Jan 1, 1935

Agreement was signed by Trujillo and the Haitian President ending the dispute between the two countries.

Slaughters

Oct 2, 1937

20,000 haitians were killed and this became know as "El Corte".

President again

Jul 16, 1942

Trujillo ran for president again and won.

The assassination

Jun 14, 1960

There was an attempt on Trujillo's life by the Maribal Sisters.
But he released them.

The Death

May 30, 1961

Trujillo was assassinated by a hail of bullets when his car was ambushed.