Origins & Early Life

Juan José Valle (March 15, 1896 – June 12, 1956) was an Argentine general who headed a rebellion in 1956 against General Pedro Eugenio Aramburu's dictatorship. Aramburu's Revolución Libertadora of September 1955 had ended Juan Perón's second term of presidency. After the coup, Valle voluntarily left the army, an action that reflected the discontent of several military officers with Aramburu's regime. However, like other loyalist military officers such as Raúl Tanco, Valle was first detained in a military facility then was later transferred to house arrest.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

This was part of the aggressive anti-Peronist campaign, which included the government ban of the Peronist Party from future elections, the reversal of Perón's constitutional reforms, and the arrest of thousands of union leaders, among others. He then took part in planning a counter coup and headed a rebellion on 9 June 1956, which quickly spread through the country, but resulted only in seven combat fatalities. It failed and the rebels were captured by the government forces. The failure was attributed to poor planning and the lack of personal support of Perón, who was then living in Panama. Aramburu...

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The historical impact and works continue to influence the modern world.

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