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Kubitschek (de Oliveira), Juscelino
Kubitschek (de Oliveira), Juscelino (b. 12 Sept. 1902, d. 22 Aug. 1976). President of Brazil 1956–61 A medical doctor, he became a Deputy in the Federal Chamber in 1934. He was governor of the state of Minas Gerais 1950–4, and became President as leader of the nationalist right-wing Social Democratic Party. The first Brazilian President from the business community, during his period of office industrial production rose by 80 per cent, and the economy grew by 7 per cent per annum. The mood of progress was epitomized by the new capital city of Brasilia, which was constructed under his leadership, transforming an area of wasteland in 1956 into a symbol of modernity in 1961. However, these advances were achieved at the price of immense foreign debt and soaring inflation. The worsening financial situation was compounded by corruption and mismanagement. These factors led to the surprise defeat of Kubitschek at the 1960 elections. Renominated for President in 1964, he was forced into exile by a military junta. He returned to Brazil in 1967 to become a banker.
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JAN PALMOWSKI. "Kubitschek (de Oliveira), Juscelino." A Dictionary of Contemporary World History. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JAN PALMOWSKI. "Kubitschek (de Oliveira), Juscelino." A Dictionary of Contemporary World History. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O46-KubitschekdeOliveiraJscln.html JAN PALMOWSKI. "Kubitschek (de Oliveira), Juscelino." A Dictionary of Contemporary World History. 2004. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O46-KubitschekdeOliveiraJscln.html |
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Juscelino Kubitschek
Juscelino Kubitschek , 1902–76, president of Brazil (1956–61). A surgeon who served as mayor of Belohorizonte and governor of Minas Gerais, he was elected president in 1955. He launched an immense public works program, borrowing heavily to construct buildings, highways, hydroelectric projects, and the new capital city, Brasília. He offered enormous incentives to industry, and the country's productive capacity soared. The huge deficit spending, however, sparked an inflationary spiral, and the national debt reached almost $4 billion. Kubitschek was succeeded in office by Janio Quadros. In 1964, after a military takeover in Brazil, Kubitschek was deprived of his political rights and went into exile temporarily. |
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"Juscelino Kubitschek." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Juscelino Kubitschek." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Kubitsch.html "Juscelino Kubitschek." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Kubitsch.html |
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Kubitschek, Juscelino
Kubitschek, Juscelino (1902–76) Brazilian statesman. He was governor of the Province of Minas Gerais (1950–56), where he initiated a programme of industrial and agricultural development. He then served as President of Brazil (1956–61). Determined to diversify the economy and reduce unemployment, he embarked on a massive public works programme, including the creation of the new capital city of Brasília. Economic prosperity followed, but at the cost of high inflation. Brazil's national debt rose to $4 billion, while its population soared to over 60 million. He was forced into exile for three years by his successor Castel Branco.
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"Kubitschek, Juscelino." A Dictionary of World History. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Kubitschek, Juscelino." A Dictionary of World History. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O48-KubitschekJuscelino.html "Kubitschek, Juscelino." A Dictionary of World History. 2000. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O48-KubitschekJuscelino.html |
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