Guatemala City in Guatemala Department, — Central America

Guatemalan Revolution of 1944

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 19, 2017

1. Guatemalan Revolution of 1944 Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Homenaje del pueblo de Guatemala
a sus heroes historicos
protagonistas de la gloriosa
Revolución del 20 de Octubre de 1944

English translation:
A tribute from the Guatemalan people to the historic heroes of the glorious Revolution of October 20, 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 Guatemala City, Guatemala (Guatemala Department). Marker 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, Guatemala City, Guatemala 01001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.

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 Asunción” Safe Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial to the Victims of Guatemala's Armed Conflict (about

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120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Presidential House (about 120 meters away); Paseo de la Sexta (about 150 meters away); The Central American Act of Independence (about 150 meters away); Shopping Arcade (about 150 meters away); Conrado de la Cruz and Herlindo Cifuentes Castillo (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guatemala City.

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 Accra, Ghana.)

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 5, 2014

2. Guatemalan Revolution of 1944 Marker

Wide view of Guatemalan Revolution of 1944 Marker image. Click for full size.

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.

Guatemalan National Palace of Culture image. Click for full size.

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.

Zero marker for Guatemala's road system image. Click for full size.

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 Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 975 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 9, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 8, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.