Strongman Fails

Strongman Fails

Photograph

Andrew St. George

Maker
American, b. Hungary, 1923–2001

Strongman Fails

Peru: Generals Win, Voters Lose


1962
Gelatin silver print
Image: 9 5/8 × 6 5/16 in. (24.4 × 16.1 cm)
Paper: 10 × 8 in. (25.4 × 20.3 cm)
Gift of Time-Life Books
1968.0184.0318
Inscriptions Typed in black ink on applied label, verso C: (Peru) 7/62 30) STRONGMAN FAILS: General Manuel Odria, whose portrait \ is here held aloft by a supporter, ran third in the Presidential election. \ Strongman and former President (1948-56), he made a surprisingly strong \ showing. Despite his Army ties, he lost the support of the armed forces \ when he decided to make a deal with APRA. \ Credit: ANDREW ST. GEORGE © 1962 MAGNUM Photos
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