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Word: froilan (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1949-1949
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Last week, as their short-lived civil war sputtered to a close (with some 260 dead, 800 wounded), Bolivians recalled the oft-told story of the Moscardos and told a moving father-&-son story of their own. It concerned ex-Army General Froilan Calleja, commander of the rebel forces, and his 25-year-old son, Froilan Calleja Jr., a lieutenant in the regular army...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: BOLIVIA: Hostage to Honor | 9/26/1949 | See Source »

...principles of the constitution." Then he sent a telegram: "Dear Father, with pain I have declined the opportunity to join you, requesting instead return to the post of duty to which I am bound according to the principles of personal and military dignity you taught me. Your loving son, Froilan...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: BOLIVIA: Hostage to Honor | 9/26/1949 | See Source »

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