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1947 in Venezuela

Explore 2 historical events and records for Venezuela in 1947.

Historical records for Venezuela in 1947

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July

Constitution of Venezuela

Caracas · Government / Government of Venezuela

The Constitution of 1947 established universal suffrage and expanded democratic and social rights.

December

Presidential Election

Gallegos, Romulo · Caracas · President-elect of Venezuela · Government / Government of Venezuela

Romulo Gallegos won Venezuela's first direct presidential election based on universal suffrage.

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