Foreign Relations of the United States, 1955–1957, American Republics: Central and South America, Volume VII

192. Editorial Note

On September 16 elements of the Argentine Armed Forces launched a revolt against Perón. On September 19 Perón was forced to resign. He was replaced that same day by a provisional military junta. Despatch 228 from Buenos Aires, September 26, drafted by Siracusa and entitled “Peron Falls—The End of an Era,” summarized these developments. (Department of State, Central Files, 735.00/9–2655) Additional documentation is ibid., 735.00 and ibid., Buenos Aires Embassy Files: Lot 64 F 71, 350, Revolt of Sept. 16, 1955.