Enrique Adolfo Jiménez facts for kids
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Enrique Adolfo Jiménez
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Jiménez in 1946.
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| President of Panama | |
| In office 15 June 1945 – 7 August 1948 |
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| Vice President | Ernesto de la Guardia Raúl Jiménez |
| Preceded by | Ricardo de la Guardia |
| Succeeded by | Domingo Díaz Arosemena |
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Enrique Adolfo Jiménez Brin
8 February 1888 Panama City, Panama |
| Died | 28 April 1970 (aged 82) Panama |
| Political party | National Liberal Party |
| Profession | Politician, ambassador |
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Enrique Adolfo Jiménez Brin (born February 8, 1888 – died April 28, 1970) was a very important leader in Panama. He served as the President of Panama from June 15, 1945, to August 7, 1948. He was a member of the National Liberal Party of Panama.
Jiménez Brin started his career in government at a young age. When he was 25, he became the private secretary for President Belisario Porras Barahona. He also worked as a deputy minister and led the National Bank of Panama. Later, he became Panama's ambassador to the United States in Washington, D.C. This was a very important job because the U.S. had a lot of influence over Panama due to owning the Panama Canal.
He was chosen twice to be the first presidential designate by the National Assembly. This happened first for the years 1924–1926 and again for 1934–1936. In June 1945, the Constituent National Assembly officially made him the President of Panama. He stayed in this important role until August 7, 1948.
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Achievements of President Jiménez
During his time as president, Enrique Adolfo Jiménez worked hard to improve Panama. He helped create many important projects and laws that benefited the country.
Building Panama's Future
President Jiménez oversaw several big construction projects. These projects helped Panama grow and become more modern.
- The Tocumen International Airport was built. This is Panama's main international airport today.
- The Colón Free Trade Zone was created. This is a special area where goods can be imported and exported without many taxes. It helps boost trade and business.
- He also supported commercial growth. This included building the university city and the Hotel El Panama. The hotel later became the Panama Hilton.
Supporting Education
Education was very important to President Jiménez. He made sure that schools and learning opportunities were available for more young people.
- New schools were opened, like the Felix Olivares school in Chiriquí Province.
- The Abel Bravo school in Colón was also established during his presidency.
- He helped create the School of Mechanical Currency Arts.
- New buildings were added to the Artes y Oficios school.
- Laws were written to support education and give universities more freedom to manage themselves.
President Jiménez also wrote some notable books. These books shared his thoughts and experiences.
- Reminicencias Politicas (Political Reminiscences)
- For History and Memories
Why He Was Important
Enrique Adolfo Jiménez left a lasting impact on Panama. His work helped shape the country's future in many ways.
A Family's Legacy
He is seen as the leader of one of Panama's most respected families. Members of his family continue to be involved in politics and public service today.
Honoring His Name
To honor his contributions, the Enrique Adolfo Jiménez Airport in Colón, Panama was named after him. This shows how much he was valued in Panama's history.
See also
In Spanish: Enrique A. Jiménez para niños
