Who was the President of Chile during the Allende presidency?
The President of Chile during the presidency of Salvador Allende was Salvador Allende himself. Salvador Allende Gossens served as the President of Chile from 1970 until his death on September 11, 1973. Allende was a Marxist and the first socialist to be democratically elected as President in a Latin American country. His presidency implemented a series of socialist policies aimed at reducing social inequality and nationalizing key industries. However, his presidency faced opposition from various sectors, including political opponents and the military, which eventually led to a coup on September 11, 1973, resulting in Allende's death and the installation of a military junta led by General Augusto Pinochet.