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Getulio Vargas Birth
Getulio Vargas was born on April 19, 1882. He was born in São Borja, Rio Grande do Sul, Empire of Brazil. His parents are Manuel do Nascimento Vargas (Father), and Cândida Dornelles Vargas (Mother). -
Getulio Vargas Marriage
He married Darci Lima Sarmanho in 1911. He has 5 kids with her. There is a rumor that his wife wasn’t his real love. It was considered a Brazilian State secret. -
Getulio Vargas Politics
In 1922, he had risen rapidly in state politics. He was elected for National Congress and won. He served for 4 years. -
Getulio Vargas Presidency
Getulio Vargas became president of Brazil. He started in office on November 3, 1930. He was the 14th president of Brazil. -
Getulio Vargas Almost Steps Down From Presidency
In early 1937, Vargas almost had to step down from presidency. His own 1934 constitution that prohibited the president from succeeding himself. November of 1937 Vargas announced on a radio broadcast that he was seizing emergency powers, again. -
USA's Good Neighbor Policy
From 1940, the US started to talk to Brazilians about their “Good Neighbor Policy”. The US had large loans to grant to Brazil. Which Vargas used to industrialize the country. -
Getulio Vargas Presidency 1 Over
Getulio Vargas served his term for the 14th president of Brazil. His term ended on October 29, 1945. He served his term for 15 years. -
Getulio Vargas 2nd Presidency
Getulio Vargas was the 17th president of Brazil. He started in office on January 31, 1951-April 24, 1954. He served this term for 3 years. -
Getulio Varga Resign
On April 24, 1954 Lieutenant Gregório Fortunato (Vargas personal Guard) was accused of planning the assassination of a military general. This made the military very angry, and the generals demanded for Vargas to resign. Vargas did resign, and later committed suicide. -
Getulio Vargas's Death
Getulio Vargas died on April 24, 1954, Catete Palace, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Getulio had committed suicide. His wife’s name was Darci Vargas, she died in June of 1968.
