Biography:Served as the President of Brazil, first as dictator, from 1930 to 1945, and then in a democratically elected term from 1951 until 1954. He led Brazil for 18 years, the most of any President, and second in Brazilian history only to Emperor Pedro II among heads of government.
He favored nationalism, industrialization, centralization, social welfare and populism. He was both a proponent of workers' rights and a staunch anti-communist.
Born:April 19, 1883 Birthplace:São Borja, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazilian Empire
1930-10-24 A bloodless coup d'état in Brazil ousts Washington Luís Pereira de Sousa, the last President of the First Republic. Getúlio Vargas then installed as "provisional president."
1930-11-03 Getúlio Dornelles Vargas became Head of the Provisional Government in Brazil after a bloodless coup on October 24.
1933-11-16 Brazilian President Getulio Vargas declares himself dictator
1937-11-10 Brazilian President Getulio Vargas proclaims "Estado Novo" dictatorship in a radio address to the nation
1945-10-29 Getulio Vargas, President of Brazil, resigns
1954-08-23 President Getulio Vargas of Brazil resigns temporarily
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