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- Allende became the Socialist President of Chile--elected by popular vote--in 1970 who was replaced by the now notorious Augusto Pinochet. It has been reported that Allende committed suicide. But it has not been determined whether his death was the result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound or by fire caused by invading troops in the military coup designed to oust him from office. In retrospect, many believe that his eventual downfall was the result of conflicts between the Chilean political Left and Right. Chile's Left drew its support from the urban poor and working class. The Right was supported by a cohesive upper class that was able to galvanize its resources from agrarian and industrial interests. Additionally, the Right was able to persuade the middle class to join its ranks. The threat of Allende's Socialist policies inevitably left his administration vulnerable to the assault of a much larger and better financed political Right. Moreover, his administration had to endure the hostility of the United States during the Cold War era that saw his rise to power as a "Socialist" threat to American Democracy and capitalism. Many records confirm that the United States subsidized anti-Allende strikes and vowed its support of the military which was virulently against his administration. Unfortunately, Chile inherited Pinochet as a military dictator in 1973; at present Pinochet has been charged with war crimes for atrocities committed against opponents of his totalitarian regime. Allende's brief three years as President of Chile, beginning in 1970, are seen by his supporters and admirers as one man's efforts to neutralize the tyranny and economic hegemony of the upper classes and elites. His detractors view him as a man who threatened the Chilean economy with Socialist economic policy. His administration and his death will inevitably continue to be discussed and debated for years to come. It should be noted that many members of Allende's family were necessarily forced to leave Chile, but have nevertheless done quite well for themselves; the most notable and visible of his survivors is critically and popularly acclaimed author Isabel Allende, his niece.
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Rollo Gamble was born on 24 June 1910 in Ruislip, Middlesex, England, UK. He was a director and actor, known for Doctor Who (1963), Stars and Garters (1963) and Love on the Dole (1941). He died on 11 September 1973 in Lewes, Sussex, England, UK.- Actress
Denise Sawyer was born on 9 May 1914 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. She was an actress. She was married to Maurice Wright. She died on 11 September 1973 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Writer
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Jochen Kuhlmey was born on 14 December 1912 in Heinrichshausen, Germany. He was a writer and actor, known for Das späte Mädchen (1951), Hochzeit auf Bärenhof (1942) and Ein fröhliches Haus (1944). He was married to Gerda Preiß. He died on 11 September 1973 in Munich, Germany.- Del Baker was born on 3 May 1892 in Sherwood, Oregon, USA. He died on 11 September 1973 in San Antonio, Texas, USA.