Juscelino Kubitschek

ModernPoliticianBrazil1902 — 1976

Built Brasilia, president who achieved 50 years in 5.

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Quick Facts

Born

1902

Died

1976

Country

Brazil

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)63

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)52

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)44

Total Score56.3

Juscelino Kubitschek — Complete Timeline

1955 AD

Elected President of BrazilPolitical Action◆ Major

Juscelino Kubitschek was elected president of Brazil in 1955 as the candidate of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the Brazilian Labor Party (PTB). He assumed office on January 31, 1956, with a mandate for rapid development.

Brazilian PresidencyElectionDevelopment

Impact: nationalconstructive

1956 AD

Launched the 'Fifty Years in Five' Development PlanReform

Kubitschek launched the Plano de Metas (Goals Plan) in 1956, a comprehensive development program aiming to achieve fifty years of progress in five years. The plan focused on energy, transportation, industry, and agriculture, driving rapid economic growth.

Economic DevelopmentPlano de MetasBrazil

Impact: nationalconstructive

Expanded the Brazilian Automotive IndustryReform◆ Major

Kubitschek's government attracted foreign automakers such as Volkswagen, Ford, and General Motors to establish factories in Brazil. This policy created a domestic automotive industry, generating jobs and reducing imports.

IndustrializationAutomotiveBrazil

Impact: nationalconstructive

1959 AD

Faced the 1959 Military Revolt of AragarçasWar

In December 1959, a group of military officers led by Colonel Jo

Military RevoltPolitical InstabilityBrazil

Impact: nationaldestructive

1960 AD

Founded BrasíliaCultural

Kubitschek oversaw the construction of Bras

Urban PlanningBrasíliaModernization

Impact: nationalconstructive