Joaquín Balaguer
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Joaquín Antonio Balaguer Ricardo was a Dominican politician, scholar, writer, and lawyer. He was President of the Dominican Republic serving three non-consecutive terms for that office from 1960 to 1962, 1966 to 1978, and 1986 to 1996.
Balaguer in 1966
R. Trujillo (second from right) and J. Balaguer (third from right) being received in audience by Pope Pius XII (far right) in 1955
J. Balaguer (right) in 1960
Balaguer in 1966
President of the Dominican Republic
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The president of the Dominican Republic is both the head of state and head of government of the Dominican Republic. The presidential system was established in 1844, following the proclamation of the republic during the Dominican War of Independence. The president of the Dominican Republic is styled Your Excellency, Mr. President during his time in office. His official residence is the National Palace.
President of the Dominican Republic