1966 Press Photo General Pascual Pistarini Organizes Coup In Argentina

Coup by Army in Argentine: The Argentine's army C-in-C, General Pascual Pistarini, claimed today to have taken control of the country. And military leaders announced that President Illia had resigned. But the President in turn ordered the dismissal of General Pistarini and summoned loyal grenadiers to defend Government House. Photo shows General Pascual Pistarini, who claimed today to have taken control of the country.

Photo measures 8 x 10 inches.

Photo is dated 6-28-1966.



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