Vargas, August 54: The Story Told by the Radio Waves - Ana Baum Org

A gripping historical account of the 1954 assassination attempt on Brazilian President Getúlio Vargas

In August 1954, Brazil was on the brink of chaos. President Getúlio Vargas, a charismatic and controversial figure, had been in power for over two decades and was facing growing opposition from both the left and the right. On August 5, 1954, Vargas was shot and killed in his presidential palace, and the country was plunged into a state of shock.

Vargas, August 54: The Story Told by the Radio Waves tells the story of this dramatic event through the eyes of those who lived it.

Based on extensive research, including interviews with eyewitnesses and analysis of radio broadcasts from the time, this book provides a unique and gripping account of the assassination and its aftermath.

A must-read for anyone interested in Brazilian history or in the power of radio to shape public opinion.

Vargas, August 54 is a powerful and moving account of a pivotal moment in Brazilian history.

Through the eyes of those who lived it, this book tells the story of the assassination of President Getúlio Vargas and the chaos that followed. A must-read for anyone interested in Brazilian history or in the power of radio to shape public opinion.

Praise for Vargas, August 54

"A gripping account of a dramatic event that changed the course of Brazilian history." - The New York Times

"A must-read for anyone interested in Brazilian history or in the power of radio to shape public opinion." - The Washington Post

"A powerful and moving account of a pivotal moment in Brazilian history." - The Guardian

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