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Lázaro Cárdenas facts for kids
| Lázaro Cárdenas | |
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| 44th President of Mexico | |
| In office December 1, 1934 – November 30, 1940 |
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| Preceded by | Abelardo L. Rodríguez |
| Succeeded by | Manuel Ávila Camacho |
| Governor of Michoacán | |
| In office 1928–1932 |
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| Preceded by | Luis Méndez |
| Succeeded by | Dámaso Cárdenas |
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| Born | Lázaro Cárdenas del Río May 21, 1895 Jiquilpan, Michoacán |
| Died | October 19, 1970 (aged 75) Mexico City, Mexico |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Political party | Party of the Mexican Revolution |
| Spouse(s) | Amalia Solórzano |
Lázaro Cárdenas del Río (Jiquilpan, Michoacán, May 21, 1895 - October 19, 1970) was president of Mexico from 1934 and 1940. Considered one of the most honest and hardworking presidents in the history of Latin America, he provided strong, clean leadership at a time when his country most needed it. Today he is revered among Mexicans for his zeal in eliminating corruption, and many cities, streets and schools bear his name. He initiated a family dynasty in Mexico, and his son and grandson have both gone into politics.
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General Lázaro Cárdenas
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Vicente Lombardo Toledano, socialist leader of the Confederation of Mexican Workers
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Saturnino Cedillo, revolutionary general and post-revolutionary cacique
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Juan Andreu Almazán, revolutionary general and presidential candidate
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Mural in Jiquilpan, Michoacán of President Lázaro Cárdenas with campesinos.