25 June 1920Presidential ElectionArturo Alessandri Palma
Wins a plurality in the presidential election and is later confirmed by the full Congress.
Historical records for Chile in 1920, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Wins a plurality in the presidential election and is later confirmed by the full Congress.
Is inaugurated as President of Chile after winning the closely contested 1920 election.
Publication of "Alinso"
Promulgates the law making primary education compulsory and expanding state responsibility for schooling.
Begins his first presidential administration amid demands for social and political reform.
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