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Birth
Birth:
On Semptember 10, 1904, a national hero was born. Juan Jose Arevalo was born in Taxisco Guetamala. -
University of La Plata.
In 1934 Juan Jose Arevalo earned a doctorate in philosophy. He earned his degree from the University of La Plata. This was after he earned a government scholarship to the University of La Plata. -
New President
In 1944 Juan Jose Arevalo became Guatemala's first democratically elected president. He defeated,Adrián Recinos,Manuel María Herrera,Guillermo Flores Avendaño,and Teófilo Díaz Medrano, along with 13 other candidates. He wound up ending 14 years of military dictatorship. -
Son
In 1946, Juan Jose Arevalo had his first son. His son’s name was Julio Solorzano Foppa. Julio grew up to be a actor that was in such movies as Cabeza de Vaca. -
Leaving office
Juan Jose Arevalo left office in 1951. He was never ellected again. The next president elected was Jacobo Arbenz. -
Book
In 1961, Juan Jose Arevalo published a book called The Shark And The Sardines. June Cobb helped to translate the book. -
Ambassador of Chile
In 1969 Juan Jose Arevalo became the ambassador of Chile. This was the first of the two abassador jobs he had. -
Ambassador of France
Juan Jose Arevalo became the ambassador of France. This began his second, and last of his jobs as an ambassador -
End Of Term As Ambassador Of France
In 1972 Juan Jose Arevalos's term as ambassador of France. That concluded the last of the two jobs Juan Jose Arevalo had as ambassador. -
Death
He died at the age of 86, in october 8, 1990, in Guatemala city,Guatemala. His sister didn’t reveal the cause of death.
