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Which Cuban president was installed after the removal of Gerardo Machado?

  • Carlos Manuel de Céspedes y Quesada

  • Fidel Castro

  • Gerardo Machado

  • None of the above

Answer

After Gerardo Machado was removed from office by the Cuban military, Carlos Manuel de Céspedes y Quesada was installed as the new president. He served from January 12, 1934, until August 10, 1934. Céspedes was a member of the Liberal Party and had previously served as president from 1921 to 1925. He was a wealthy landowner and a supporter of the United States.
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