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[email protected] EDUARDO CHIBÁS: THE INCORRIGIBLE MAN OF CUBAN POLITICS By ILAN EHRLICH A dissertation submitted to the Graduate Faculty in History in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, The City University of New York. 2009 i This manuscript has been read and accepted for the Graduate Faculty in History in satisfaction of the dissertation requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Alfonso Quiroz _____________________________________________ _______________ _____________________________________________ Date Chair of Examining Committee Helena Rosenblatt ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Executive Officer Supervisory Committee _____________________________________________ Samuel Farber _____________________________________________ David Nasaw _____________________________________________ José Moya _____________________________________________ Randolph Trumbach THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK ii Abstract EDUARDO CHIBÁS: THE INCORRIGIBLE MAN OF CUBAN POLITICS By ILAN EHRLICH Advisor: Professor Alfonso Quiroz There is ample evidence to suggest that Eduardo Chibás (1907-1951), despite never having been president, was of primary importance to Cuba’s political system in the years 1940-1952. As a congressman, senator and presidential candidate who was also the island’s most popular radio commentator, Chibás was afforded an excellent opportunity to alter government policy and shape public opinion.