Epitácio Pessoa was inaugurated as the President of Brazil on this day, following a special election triggered by the death of President-elect Rodrigues Alves from the Spanish flu. His presidency was marked by efforts to modernize the country’s infrastructure, particularly in the drought-stricken Northeast, and by navigating intense military and political unrest. Pessoa’s administration is often remembered for its focus on social and cultural developments, including the hosting of the first South American Football Championship in Brazil.
