age ~56
from Syracuse, NY
…These actions earned Lpez Pumarejo the backing of important rural and labor sectors, in addition to that of the Colombian Communist Party, but they likewise divided his previous political allies, some of which called for moderation. The election of his successor Eduardo Santos took place in ...
…Gaitn was named Minister of Education in 1940 under the administration of the Liberal Party's Eduardo Santos (19381942), where he promoted an extensive literacy campaign as well as cultural activities.…