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1944 in El Salvador

Explore 4 historical events and records for El Salvador in 1944.

Historical records for El Salvador in 1944

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May

Provisional President Returns

Menendez, Andres Ignacio · San Salvador · Provisional President of El Salvador · Government / Republic of El Salvador

Menendez returns as provisional President after Martinez resigns

Resignation of Maximiliano Hernandez Martinez

Martinez, Maximiliano Hernandez · San Salvador · Former President of El Salvador · Government / Republic of El Salvador

Martinez resigns after strikes and military pressure end his rule

October

Deposed in Coup

Menendez, Andres Ignacio · San Salvador · Former Provisional President · Government / Republic of El Salvador

Menendez is overthrown by Osmín Aguirre y Salinas

Provisional President Takes Office

Aguirre, Osmín · San Salvador · Provisional President of El Salvador · Government / Republic of El Salvador

Osmín Aguirre becomes provisional President after removing Menendez

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