Guatemala City in Guatemala Department, — Central America
Jorge Toriello Garrido
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 20, 2014
1. Jorge Toriello Garrido Marker
Al ilustre ciudadano
Jorge Toriello Garrido
Líder Civil de la Revolución del 20 de Octubre de 1944
Verdadero patriota, hombre íntegro que lucho impulsado por ideales sublimes de bienestar nacional y que tuvo fe y esperanza en una Guatemala mejor. Su valiente participación en la gesta revolucionaria fue determinante, así como su protagónico desempeño como miembro de la Junta Revolucionaria de Gobierno que convoco a elecciones libres y entregó al Presidente electo un brillante nuevo estado, profundamente reformado con ideales humanistas y democraticos, una innovadora constitucion inspirada en la libertad y la justicia y una moderna estructura y organización administrativa que incluyó entre mucho, la independencia de los tres poderes del Estado.
Los sobrevivientes del Grupo de los 14, le recordamos con aprecio y le presentamos esta placa conmemorativa a los 57 años de la gloriosa gesta. Guatemala, 20 de ectubre 2011
Oscar de Leon Aragon
Ricardo Asturias Valenzuela
Julio Valladares Castillo
Ángel Martínez Franco
To the
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Jorge Toriello Garrido
Civil Leader of the Revolution of October 20, 1944
A true patriot, a man of integrity who fought for the sublime ideals of the national good, with faith and hope in a better Guatemala. His courageous participation in the revolutionary movement was decisive, as well as his leading role as a member of the Revolutionary Government that called for free elections and gave the President-elect a brilliant new state, profoundly reformed with humanist and democratic ideals, an innovative constitution inspired by freedom and justice and a modern structure and administrative organization that included, among other benefits, the independence of the three branches of government.
The survivors of the Group of 14, remember him with appreciation and we present this commemorative plaque on the 57th anniversary of this glorious part of history. Guatemala, October 20, 2011
Oscar de Leon Aragon
Ricardo Asturias Valenzuela
Julio Valladares Castillo
Ángel Martínez Franco
Erected 2011.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is October 20, 1944.
Location. 14° 37.877′ N, 90° 31.707′
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 20, 2014
2. Jorge Toriello Garrido Marker
The marker is on the left side of this grave for the Toriello y Garrido Family in the General Cementery of Guatemala City.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tomb of Justo Rufino Barrios (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); 100th Anniversary of the Paulist Fathers in Guatemala (approx. 1.2 kilometers away); The Guatemalan Military Museum (approx. 1.3 kilometers away); José Luis de León Díaz (Luis de Lión) (approx. 1.3 kilometers away); Mobile Military Police (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); José Martí in Guatemala (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Assassination of Maria Chinchilla (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Mario Méndez Montenegro (approx. 1.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guatemala City.
Regarding Jorge Toriello Garrido. The October 20, 1944 revolution in Guatemala overthrew dictator Jorge Ubico. A series of democratic, labor and agrarian reforms were started, although a US backed counter-revolution in 1954 eliminated almost all gains. This period is commonly known as the "Ten Years of Spring" in Guatemalan history.
October 21, 1944
3. Jorge Toriello Garrido, seen here with jacket and tie
Note Arbenz to the left behind Toriello and Arana to the right. This photo was taken outside of the Mexican Embassy where Ponce and associates had taken refuge after the October Revolution.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 20, 2014
4. Grave of Alfredo R. Toriello, PFC Army Air Forces World War II, Oct 9 1918 - July 4, 1968
Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 28, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on May 7, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4. submitted on November 28, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
