Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia
Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia served as the President of Costa Rica during the majority of World War II, from 1940 to 1944, and is noted for breaking the country's longstanding tradition of neutrality by declaring war on Japan and the Axis powers in response to the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Born on Mar 18, 1900 (125 years old)
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Costa Rica:
Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia's administration implemented a social reform aimed at giving content to Costa Rican democracy.
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Costa Rica:
The hospital named after Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia is facing protests from surgical and nursing staff over unsustainable workload.
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Costa Rica:
Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia worked with Víctor Manuel Sanabria to initiate the social state of law in Costa Rica.
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Costa Rica:
Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia's government is referenced in relation to Teodoro Picado's leadership.
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Costa Rica:
Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia is mentioned as a historical figure associated with a house in the Amón neighborhood.
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Costa Rica:
He was authorized by the congress to declare war on Japan and any other non-American power that committed acts of aggression against American republics.
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