Gustavo Díaz Ordaz , 1911-79, president of Mexico (1964-70). A lawyer, law professor, and judge, he served in both houses of the federal legislature and was secretary of interior (1958-63). As president, he continued the reform measures begun by his predecessors and furthered close ties with the United States.
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