Manuel Ávila Camacho
April 24, 1897 – October 13, 1955
Manuel Ávila Camacho (1897-1955) was a Mexican politician and military leader who served as president of Mexico from 1940 to 1946. Having participated in the Mexican Revolution, he rose through his connection to General Lázaro Cárdenas, whom he served as chief of staff. His administration completed the transition from military to civilian leadership, ended confrontational anticlericalism, and restored a working relationship with the United States during World War II.
Offices held
Dec 1, 1940 – Nov 30, 1946
Preceded by
Lázaro Cárdenas Succeeded by
Miguel Alemán Valdés
Lázaro Cárdenas Succeeded by
Miguel Alemán Valdés
