Copper Nationalization
Signs the constitutional reform unanimously approved by Congress to nationalize the major copper mines.
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1971 in Chile
Explore 7 historical events and records for Chile in 1971.
Historical records for Chile in 1971
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July
Nationalization
Congress unanimously approves nationalization of the large copper mines
Nationalization of Copper
Promulgates the unanimous constitutional amendment nationalizing the large copper mines.
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Economic Nationalization
Expands state ownership of banks and strategic industries during the Popular Unity government.
General
Appointed General of a Division, and named Commander General of the Santiago Army Garrison
Nobel Prize
Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature
School Milk Distribution Programme
President Salvador Allende's government expanded a programme to provide milk to children as part of its social welfare agenda. The initiative aimed to address malnutrition and improve child health.
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