Carlos Castillo Armas

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Carlos Castillo Armas born?November 4, 1914
2. Where was Carlos Castillo Armas born?Guatemala
3. What is the presidency?July 7, 1954 – July 26, 1957
4. What is the political affiliation?National Liberation Movement (MLN)
5. Who was Carlos Castillo Armas?He was a military leader in Guatemala who became president after a 1954 coup that was helped by the United States.
6. How did the United States help Carlos Castillo Armas?The CIA trained a small group of soldiers and used air power to support his forces when they entered Guatemala in 1954.

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