Research topic: Gerardo Machado

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Gerardo Machado

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Gerardo Machado , 1871-1939, president of Cuba (1925-33). A businessman turned presidential candidate in 1924, he channeled the resurgent nationalism of the era. His victory over Menocal in the 1924 election, was aided by President Zayas . Machado's campaign for national regeneration initially received wide support. He taxed American capital investments, constructed a 700-mi (1,127-km) central highway and promoted investments in tourism, industry and mining. Increasingly dictatorial, he amended the constitution to permit a six-year term, aiding his reelection. The Wall Street crash and... Read more
Gerardo Machado y Morales
Gerardo Machado y Morales Gerardo Machado y Morales (1871-1939) was a general in Cuba's War for independence...Later elected president, he developed into a harsh dictator. Gerardo Machado was born in Santa Clara, Las Villas Province, on Sept. 28... Read more
Fulgencio Batista y Zaldívar
, 1901-73, president of Cuba (1940-44, 1952-59). An army sergeant, Batista took part in the overthrow of Gerardo Machado in 1933 and subsequently headed the military and student junta that ousted Carlos Manuel de Céspedes and installed Ramón Grau... Read more

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