Minister of Finance
Serves as Minister of Finance and pursues fiscal restraint during the Gonzalez Videla government.
Role range: 1947-1950
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Jorge Alessandri Rodriguez Biography and Timeline
Follow Jorge Alessandri Rodriguez through 8 dated historical records for Chile.
Jorge Alessandri Rodriguez, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1948
1958
President of Chile
Is inaugurated as President of Chile after narrowly defeating Salvador Allende.
Role range: 1958-1964 – 1958-1964
Presidential Administration
Begins an independent conservative administration focused on economic management.
Role range: 1958-1964
Presidential Election
Wins the presidential election after finishing ahead of Salvador Allende in the popular vote.
Role range: 1958-1964
1960
Great Chilean Earthquake Response
Directs national emergency and reconstruction measures after the devastating Valdivia earthquake.
Role range: 1958-1964
1961
Alliance for Progress
Commits Chile to the Alliance for Progress framework adopted at Punta del Este.
Role range: 1958-1964
1962
Agrarian Reform Law
Promulgates Chile's first modern agrarian reform law.
Role range: 1958-1964
World Cup Host Government
President Jorge Alessandri's administration supported national preparations when Chile hosted the FIFA World Cup. The tournament took place amid recovery from the devastating 1960 earthquake.
Records, sources and methodology
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