Juscelino Kubitschek

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    About Juscelino Kubitschek

    Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira, also known by his initials JK, was a Brazilian doctor, military police officer, and politician. He was the 21st President of Brazil, serving from 1956 to 1961. JK completed his humanities course at the Seminary of Diamantina and moved to Belo Horizonte in 1920.

    Juscelino Kubitschek's Area of Expertise

    Brazilian politics, history, and social development during the mid-20th century

    A random fact that I love is...

    I am proud to have overseen the construction of Brasília, the new capital of Brazil, during my presidency.

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