Phyllis R. Parker received her master of public affairs degree from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, University of Texas at Austin.

• Preface Introduction A Gaucho Becomes President Two New Ambassadors Two Omens for the Future Brazil’s Independent Foreign Policy The Domestic Scene The Presidents Meet Return to Brazil The Parliamentary Crisis October Elections Goulart Salutes the Yankee Victory A Special Emissary from the President Presidential Powers Restored Economic Stabilization for Assistance: The Bell-Dantas Agreement Goulart Administration Drifts to the Left A New Administration in Washington Military Conspiracies Beginning of the End U.S. Activities Political Perspectives on U.S. Economic Assistance to Brazil Conclusion Notes List of Sources Index

Phyllis R. Parker received her master of public affairs degree from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, University of Texas at Austin.

• Preface Introduction A Gaucho Becomes President Two New Ambassadors Two Omens for the Future Brazil’s Independent Foreign Policy The Domestic Scene The Presidents Meet Return to Brazil The Parliamentary Crisis October Elections Goulart Salutes the Yankee Victory A Special Emissary from the President Presidential Powers Restored Economic Stabilization for Assistance: The Bell-Dantas Agreement Goulart Administration Drifts to the Left A New Administration in Washington Military Conspiracies Beginning of the End U.S. Activities Political Perspectives on U.S. Economic Assistance to Brazil Conclusion Notes List of Sources Index

Phyllis R. Parker received her master of public affairs degree from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, University of Texas at Austin.

• Preface Introduction A Gaucho Becomes President Two New Ambassadors Two Omens for the Future Brazil’s Independent Foreign Policy The Domestic Scene The Presidents Meet Return to Brazil The Parliamentary Crisis October Elections Goulart Salutes the Yankee Victory A Special Emissary from the President Presidential Powers Restored Economic Stabilization for Assistance: The Bell-Dantas Agreement Goulart Administration Drifts to the Left A New Administration in Washington Military Conspiracies Beginning of the End U.S. Activities Political Perspectives on U.S. Economic Assistance to Brazil Conclusion Notes List of Sources Index