"The Olympians" of Costa Rica were Don Cleto and Don Ricardo who alternated presidencies from 1906-1936.
This picture is of Don Cleto. He ruled first. His political career started at an early age as the mayor of San Jose. Some of his other political jobs before he became President include Secretary of State, Chairman Soto, and Assistant Secretary. What made Cleto so amazing was the tranquility and peace that surrounds his presidency.
He was an example of respect for the law and public freedoms, he paved the streets of San Jose. He finished the railway to the Pacific, expaned the pipeline in San Jose, built the old National Library, created many different Ministries, the Labour Code, National Electricity, Attorney General, plus many more.
This is a picture of the other Olympian, Don Ricardo. Everyone loved him as well. His first term was just after the earthquake in Cartago, so a bit of a challenge coming into office, but he did an excellent job because he ended up being a three time president!!! He rebuilt Cartago and his presidencies were surrounded in tranquillity and peace.
He was a huge promoter of building roads, public buildings, bridges, and pipelines. He created the Mortgage Bank and National Bank Insurance. He finished electification of the railroad to the Pacificand promoted construction of the pier of Puntaranas. In general, he did a lot of internal work that needed to be done in the country (like Don Cleto).
Together "the Olympians" created peace and tranquillity through the Depression era.
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