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CONF DENTIA
NAME:
GALO PLAZA. May be addressed as Mr. President, or
"Senor Presidente".
NAME OF WIFE:
Rosario de Plaza (nee Pallares).
PERSONAL DATA
ON THE
PRESIDENT:
Born February 17, 1906, in New York City. His father, for-
mer President of Ecuador Leonidas Plaza, was then in the
United States on a diplomatic mission. His family has
been prominent in Ecuador's political and social life. He
is the father of six children.
EDUCATION:
Attended University of California, Berkeley 1925-26; Uni-
versity of Maryland 1926-29; Georgetown University School
of Foreign Service 1929-30. Honorary Doctor of Laws,
University of Maryland, June 1946.
CAREER:
Obtained a position in the Ecuadoran Embassy in Washington
in the fall of 1929. However, his father, knowing this
position to be a sinecure and desiring Galo to face the
world on his own, had him dismissed. During part of 1930
eked out a living doing odd jobs in New York City, where
he was compelled at one time to sell apples on the street
and to stand in breadlines. Subsequently went to work as
purser on a Grace Line ship. In 1931, his father placed
him in charge of the family estate which he managed so
successfully that it became one of the most valuable agri-
cultural properties in the country. Served as Minister
of Defense from 1938 to 1940 and as Ambassador to the
United States from 1944 to 1946. Attended the United
Nations Conference in San Francisco as Ecuadoran delegate
in 1945. Elected Senator in 1947 and President of Ecuador
in June 1948.
CHARACTER-
ISTICS:
Very pleasant personality, honest, straightforward, dynamic
and amiable. A natural-born leader. Is an admirer of
American methods and business organization and a warm
friend of the United States, but his friendship does not
prevent him from keeping the interests of Ecuador first and
foremost. Makes a point of keeping in contact with the
common people. Has considerable knowledge of cattle breed-
ing and scientific agriculture. Very athletically inclined
(played football in college). Speaks flawless English.
HARRY S. TRUMAN LIBRARY
DECLASSIFIED
E.O. 12065, Sec. 3-402
State Dept. Guidelines, March 6, 1982
CONPIDENTIAL
By DEB
NLT, Date 6. 10-17-60
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