Argentina 1955: The Night Bombs Fell on Plaza de Mayo

In June 1955, Argentina's political crisis exploded into open warfare when Navy and Air Force planes bombed Plaza de Mayo during a Peronist rally, killing hundreds. This episode follows the dramatic chain of events: the Corpus Christi procession the day before, the bombs falling at 12:40 PM, the failed coup's aftermath, and the retaliatory burning of churches that shocked the nation. We explore the role of the Catholic Church, the Navy's 'Cruzada Libertadora', and how this failed attack set the stage for the successful Revolución Libertadora just three months later. Featuring key figures like Juan Perón, Vice Admiral Isaac Rojas, and General Eduardo Lonardi, along with vivid details of the bombing itself—the low-flying Skyraiders, the chaotic evacuation of the Casa Rosada, and the iconic image of the bomb-scarred obelisk. A turning point that forever changed Argentina's political landscape.

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