Prudente de Morais vs Seni Pramoj

Prudente de Morais was elected President of Brazil in 1894, the first civilian to hold the office. He took office on November 15, 1894, marking the end of military rule in the early republic.

Prudente de Morais negotiated a peace agreement ending the Federalist Revolution in Rio Grande do Sul. The conflict, which had raged since 1893, was resolved through amnesty and political reconciliation.

Prudente de Morais ordered military campaigns against the Canudos settlement in Bahia, a religious community led by Ant

Prudente de Morais survived an assassination attempt on November 5, 1897, during a military ceremony. The attack, by a soldier, killed War Minister Carlos Machado Bittencourt but missed the president.

As Thai ambassador to the US, Seni Pramoj refused to deliver Phibunsongkhram's declaration of war against the Allies. He organized the Free Thai Movement, a resistance network that cooperated with the OSS to oppose Japanese occupation and support the Allies.

After the end of World War II, Seni Pramoj was appointed Prime Minister, leading the government that negotiated with the Allies. His administration worked to restore Thailand's sovereignty and avoid punishment for its wartime alliance with Japan.

Seni Pramoj returned to power as Prime Minister after a democratic election, leading a coalition government. His tenure was marked by political instability, student protests, and the rise of communist insurgency, lasting only a few months.

Seni Pramoj resigned as Prime Minister following the violent crackdown on student protesters at Thammasat University. The massacre led to a military coup, ending his democratic government and ushering in a period of right-wing military rule.