United States involvement Brazilian military government
u.s. president john f. kennedy (left) , president goulart during review of troops on april 3, 1962. kennedy mulled possible military intervention in brazil
the ambassador lincoln gordon later admitted embassy had given money anti-goulart candidates in 1962 municipal elections, , had encouraged plotters; many united states military , intelligence personnel operating in 4 united states navy oil tankers , aircraft carrier uss forrestal, in operation code-named operation brother sam. these ships had positioned off coast of rio de janeiro in case brazilian troops required military assistance during 1964 coup. document gordon in 1963 president john f. kennedy describes ways joão goulart should put down, , fears of communist intervention supported soviets or cuba.,
washington recognized new government in 1964, , hailed coup d état 1 of democratic forces had allegedly staved off hand of international communism. american mass media outlets henry luce s time gave positive remarks dissolution of political parties , salary controls @ beginning of castello branco mandate.
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