Sunday, December 16, 2012

Historical Event: January 31, 1956


Juscelino Kubitschek elected president.

On January 31, 1956 Juscelino Kubitschek is sworn into office. He is one of the most influential leaders in Brazilian History. While in office Kubitschek helped Brazil achieve rapid economic growth by pushing forward industries such as machinery and steel. He built 11,000 miles of new roads and highways and moved the nation’s capital 600 miles inland to Brasilia.

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