Gomez Impeached; Cuba Hails Col. Bru As New President

Clip: 345854_1_1

Year Shot: 1936 (Actual Year)

Audio: No

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1518

Original Film: 008-523-06

HD: N/A

Location: HAVANA, CUBA

Timecode: 00:32:15 - 00:33:10

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Shaky, jumpy, rolling, light in contrast and imagery Big crowds hail Laredo Bru, named Chief Executive of the Island Republic to succeed President Gomez. Gomez who is impeached by the Congress over his veto of a sugar tax designed to establish military schools throughout the country.