Manuel Ávila Camacho
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Manuel Ávila Camacho was a Mexican politician and military leader who served as the president of Mexico from 1940 to 1946. Having participated in the Mexican Revolution and achieving a high rank, he c
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WW2-era propaganda poster: "We defend Liberty and fight for a better world," with portraits of Mexican historical leaders: Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, Benito Juárez, Francisco I. Madero and Ávila Camacho.
Manuel Ávila Camacho, in Monterrey, having dinner with US President Franklin Roosevelt.
The first braceros arriving in Los Angeles, California by train in 1942. Photograph by Dorothea Lange.
President of Mexico
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The president of Mexico, officially the president of the United Mexican States, is the head of state and head of government of Mexico. Under the Constitution of Mexico, the president heads the executi
Manuel Ávila Camacho
…Manuel Ávila Camacho (Spanish pronunciation: ; 24 April 1897 – 13 October 1955) was a Mexican politician and military leader who served as the president of Mexico from 1940 to 1946. Having participated in the Mexican Revolution and achieving a high rank, he came to the presidency of Mexico because of his direct…
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The National Palace, the official residence
Casa Lázaro Cárdenas, in Los Pinos, 1935–1952
Casa Miguel Alemán, in Los Pinos, 1952–2018