Juscelino Kubitschek President

Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʒuseˈlinu kubiˈtʃɛk dʒ oliˈvejɾɐ]; September 12, 1902 – August 22, 1976), known also by his initials JK, was a prominent Brazilian politician who was President of Brazil from 1956 to 1961. His term was marked by economic prosperity and political stability, being most known for the construction of a new capital, Brasília.A leader who favored long-term planning and who set high goals for Brazil's future, Kubitschek is viewed inside the country as the father of modern Brazil. He stands among the politicians whose legacy is held most favorably.

Personal facts

Birth date	September 12, 1902
Birth place	Minas Gerais , Diamantina Minas Gerais
Nationality	Brazilian people
Date of death	August 22, 1976
Place of death	Rio de Janeiro (state) , Resende Rio de Janeiro
Education	Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Profession	Physician