Eurico Gaspar Dutra
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Eurico Gaspar Dutra was a Brazilian military leader and politician who served as the 16th president of Brazil from 1946 to 1951. He was the first president of the Fourth Brazilian Republic, which followed the Vargas Regime.
Official portrait, 1946
President Dutra and U.S. President Harry S. Truman standing at attention with other dignitaries during welcoming ceremonies for Dutra in Washington, D.C., on May 18.
Presidents Dutra and Truman sampling a birthday cake decorated with Brazilian and U.S. flags.
Dutra (in uniform), outside the George Washington home at Mount Vernon, during his visit to the United States.
President of Brazil
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The president of Brazil, officially the president of the Federative Republic of Brazil or simply the President of the Republic, is the head of state and head of government of Brazil. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the Brazilian Armed Forces.
President of Brazil
President Hermes da Fonseca waves to the crowd during Inauguration Day parade, 1910
Palácio do Planalto
Palácio da Alvorada