Lázaro Cárdenas
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.
Lázaro Cárdenas | |
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| 44th President of Mexico | |
| In office December 1, 1934 – November 30, 1940 | |
| Preceded by | Abelardo L. Rodríguez |
| Succeeded by | Manuel Ávila Camacho |
| Governor of Michoacán | |
| In office 1928–1932 | |
| Preceded by | Luis Méndez |
| Succeeded by | Dámaso Cárdenas |
| Personal details | |
| 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 Media
Cárdenas as a child, c.1900
Cárdenas in the Constitutional Army, c.1913
Lázaro Cárdenas, prezydent Meksyku
Cárdenas's home "La Quinta Eréndira" in Pátzcuaro
Logo of the Partido Nacional Revolucionario founded by Plutarco Elías Calles in 1929. The logo has the colors and arrangement of the Mexican flag, with the party's acronym replacing the symbol of the eagle.
Lázaro Cárdenas, President of Mexico.
Cárdenas decrees nationalization of foreign railways in 1937.
President Cárdenas, with campesinos by Roberto Cueva del Río, watercolor 1937
Vicente Lombardo Toledano, socialist leader of the Confederation of Mexican Workers.
General Lázaro Cárdenas del Río.
