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Carmen Miranda
(1909-55)
During the Vargas era,
the Portuguese-Brazilian
singer-actress charmed
post-World War USA
and the world.
1950 World Cup
Brazil was confident of winning the World Cup in the first
tournament to be held after World War II. The final was
played on home ground at Rio's Estádio Maracanã. However,
in a surprise victory, Uruguay defeated Brazil 2-1. With
slighted pride, the humiliated nation plunged into mourning.
New Ministry of Education
Vargas was responsible for the erection
of a sky-scraping new Ministry of
Education, whose cutting-edge design
was emphasized by its incongruous
location behind a colonial
church in Rio de Janeiro.
Daily Life
Under Vargas's rule, modern tramways
were constructed to carry white-collar
employees to their various offices in
the capital city of Rio de Janeiro.
Toward the Future
Vargas recognized that Brazil's strength lay in its vast
natural resources. He created Petrobras, the state oil
company, and invested in road and air transport.
