Archives tagged ‘Eduardo Frei Montalva’

Casa Museo Eduardo Frei Montalva Displays Drawings by Guayasamín

The “Guayasamín en Chile, 1969” exhibition, open from September, 1st, will join the Heritage Day celebration activities during the month of the Bicentennial anniversary. The exhibition located in Hindenburg Street 683, Providencia, will be available for visitation, free of charge, until January 31st, 2011. [Read complete article]

 

Object of the Month: Presents from Community-based Organizations

During the whole month of August, our Mouseum will put on display silver and copper trays and an ashtray, special presents from Centros de Madres (Mothers’ Centers) and Juntas de Vecinos (Neighborhood Residents’ Committees) representatives, to Eduardo Frei Montalva, in gratitude for the creation of such organizations, 42 years ago. [Read complete article]

 

Casa Museo Eduardo Frei: Senior-Oriented Tours

Casa Museo Eduardo Frei Montalva invites senior citizens to the first Chilean museum dedicated to a former President. The Museum has maintained its original furniture and its 1960 decoration. This cultural experience will stimulate memories of our recent past through a portrait of 1960’s family life. [Read complete article]

 

Object of the Month: Flag “March by the Young Nation”

In celebration of the 46th anniversary of the closure of Eduardo Frei Montalva’s campaign, an event that brought together young people from across the country through the entitled “March of the Young Nation”, the Museum will exhibit an original hand-painted flag of the epoch, 95 cm x 67 cm in size, throughout this month. [Read complete article]

 

Medal – Second year of papacy of John XXIII

 

Medal – Vatican Council II

 

Medal – Eighth year of Pontificate of Pope Paul VI

 

Medal – Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris

 

Memories of Iquique

Important moments in Eduardo Frei Montalva’s life took place in Iquique. He moved there with his wife when they were just married. This city was the birthplace of their first daughter, Irene. [Read complete article]

 

Speech for the Young Nation


Parque Causiño, on June 21st 1964.

“People of Chile: As in the times of the discovery of Chile, a time of memorable historical events, we are now owners of our Homeland by means of this great union between the north and the south…
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Announcement Speech for his candidacy for the Senate of Chile

Santiago, 1965.

“Mr. President of the Falange Nacional; neighborhood leaders, House of Representatives candidates; municipal councilmen; dear friends. I believe it will be easy for you to comprehend the profound emotion overwhelming me… [Read complete article]

 

Plebiscite Speech

Speech held on August 27th,1980, in Teatro Caupolicán, on the occasion of the plebiscite.

“After so many years, we meet again, gathered here. This is a solemn occasion. Today, we represent the historical continuity of our country, along with the will of an immense majority of Chilean men and women… [Read complete article]