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When was Kallio elected as a president?

  • 1917

  • 1922

  • 1937

  • 1940

Answer

In 1937, Kyösti Kallio was elected president of Finland, succeeding Pehr Evind Svinhufvud. Kallio served as president during a turbulent time in Finnish history, which included the Winter War against the Soviet Union and the Continuation War against the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany. He is remembered as a strong and respected leader who guided Finland through difficult times.
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