Ramon Magsaysay
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About
The seventh President of the Republic of the Philippines, who served from December 30, 1953 until his death in a 1957 aircraft disaster.
Before Fame
He was an automobile mechanic before becoming a guerrilla leader during the Pacific War.
Trivia
His administration was considered one of the cleanest and most corruption-free and his presidency is often cited as the Philippines' Golden Years.
Family Life
He had three children with Luz Magsaysay, who he married in 1933.
Associated With
He was a strong ally to the United States while Dwight Eisenhower was President.