Distrito Histσrico in Ciudad de Guatemala in Guatemala Department, — Central America
Guatemalan Revolution of 1944
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 19, 2017
1. Guatemalan Revolution of 1944 Marker
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Revoluciσn del 20 de Octubre de 1944
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is October 20, 2000.
Location. 14° 38.55′ N, 90° 30.788′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala (Guatemala Department). It is in Distrito Histσrico. It can be reached from 6a Calle. This marker is embedded into the sidewalk directly in front of Guatemala's Naional Palace (Palacio Nacional). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6a Calle Zone 1 Guatemala City, Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala 01001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in North America, specifically in Central America, in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also a Spanish colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: National Day of Dignity for the Victims of Guatemala's Armed Conflict (within shouting distance of this marker); Tragedy of the Virgen de la Asunciσn Safe Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial to the Victims of Guatemala's Armed Conflict
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Regarding Guatemalan Revolution of 1944. 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.
Also see . . . Guatemalan Revolution of October 20, 1944. (Submitted on January 8, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 5, 2014
2. Guatemalan Revolution of 1944 Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 5, 2014
3. Wide view of Guatemalan Revolution of 1944 Marker
The marker is embedded directly in the entranceway of the National Palace of Culture.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 5, 2014
4. Guatemalan National Palace of Culture
The National Palace of Culture was built from 1939 to 1944 during the regime of President Jorge Ubico, later overthrown during the Revolution of 1944.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 5, 2014
5. Zero marker for Guatemala's road system
This marker is supposedly the "zero point" for Guatemala's road system, with highway markers measuring from this point. It is located a few steps north of the "Guatemalan Revolution of 1944" marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,558 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 9, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 8, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
