What was the name of the political movement that brought Hipolito Yrigoyen to power in Argentina?
The 1930 Argentine coup d’état, also known as the September Revolution by its supporters, involved the overthrow of the Argentine government of Hipólito Yrigoyen by forces loyal to General José Félix Uriburu.
Why is La Casa Rosada important?
The site on which the Casa Rosada is located has been the seat of successive political authorities that have governed Argentina for centuries, and served as the official residence of Spanish governors and viceroys before Argentine Independence in 1816.
Who designed Casa Rosada?
Francesco Tamburini
| Casa Rosada | |
|---|---|
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Post Office: Carl Kihlberg Government House: Henrik Åberg Unification: Francesco Tamburini |
| Main contractor | Franchi y Cía. Agustín Ferrari y Cía. L. Valcavi L. Stremis y Cía. |
| National Historic Monument of Argentina |
What does La Casa Rosada represent?
The emblematic pink governmental palace. Dominating the Plaza de Mayo, the Casa Rosada – or pink house – is the seat of the Argentine national government and houses the president’s office.
Why did they pick pink marble for La Casa Rosada?
The palace’s famous colour has dubious origins But it is more likely that the house was painted pink to try and diffuse political tensions at the time – the colours of opposing political parties were combined to make pink: the Federals used red, while the Unitarians used white.
What is the Casa Rosada known for and who lives there?
Dominating the Plaza de Mayo, the Casa Rosada – or pink house – is the seat of the Argentine national government and houses the president’s office. Scene of much of the city’s history, it was from the balconies of the Casa Rosada that Juan and “Evita” Perón addressed the masses during the late 1940s and early 1950s.
What are the beliefs of a Peronist?
The pillars of the Peronist ideal, known as the “three flags”, are social justice, economic independence and political sovereignty. Peronism can be described as a third position ideology as it rejects both capitalism and communism.