José Antonio Girón facts for kids
José Antonio Girón de Velasco (born August 28, 1911 – died August 22, 1995) was an important Spanish politician. He was known for being a member of the Falange, a political group in Spain.
Girón served as the Minister of Labor for many years, from 1941 to 1957. He was also a member of important government groups like the Council of the Realm and the Cortes Españolas. He became well-known for not wanting changes during the final years of Franco's rule. He was part of a group called "the Bunker," who did not want Spain to become a democracy after Franco died.
Early Life and Political Start
José Antonio Girón began his political journey while studying at university in Valladolid. In 1931, he joined a small political group called Juventudes Castellanas de Acción Hispánica. This group later joined with others to form Falange Española de las JONS.
During the Spanish Civil War, Girón fought on the side known as the Nationalists. He led groups of Falangist soldiers. After the war, he quickly rose in politics.
Becoming a Minister
In 1941, when he was only 30 years old, Girón became the Minister of Labor. In this role, he worked hard to improve things for workers.
- He helped create training centers for workers.
- He also helped develop the social security system in Spain. This system provides support for people, like healthcare or pensions.
In 1957, he was removed from his position. This happened because Franco wanted to make changes to Spain's economy. The year before, Girón had increased salaries, which the country's economy could not easily support.
Later Years and Opposition
Throughout the time Franco ruled Spain, Girón remained a leader in the Falange party. He often disagreed with some of the government's policies. He believed that Franco's government had not fully followed the original ideas of the Falange. He hoped for a "pending revolution" that would truly bring Falangist principles to life.
After Franco's death, Girón became a key leader of "the Bunker" group. This group strongly opposed Spain becoming a democracy. In 1976, he voted against the Political Reform Act, which was a law that helped Spain move towards democracy.
José Antonio Girón de Velasco passed away on August 22, 1995.
See also
In Spanish: José Antonio Girón de Velasco para niños
