Gerardo Machado, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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President of Cuba
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Place of Birth: Santa Clara, Villa Clara Province, Cuba
About Gerardo Machado
- Gerardo Machado y Morales (28 September 1871 – 29 March 1939) was a general of the Cuban War of Independence and President of Cuba from 1925 to 1933. Machado entered the presidency with widespread popularity and support from the major political parties.
- However, his support declined over time, especially following his 1928 re-election, which violated his promise to serve for only one term.
- As protests and rebellions became more strident, his administration curtailed free speech and used repressive police tactics.
- Ultimately, in 1933, he was forced to step down in favor of a provisional government headed by Carlos Manuel de Céspedes y Quesada and brokered by US ambassador Sumner Welles.
- He has been described as a dictator.
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