Venezuela celebrates 143rd Anniversary of Independence with large parade honoring liberator Simon Bolivar

In Caracas, Venezuela, a 100-foot painting of Simón Bolívar marks the 143rd anniversary of independence. President Marcos Pérez Jiménez receives greetings from 30,000 students and 40,000 workers. Events include mass calisthenics by 1,600 schoolchildren and a military display. President Paul Maguire of Haiti and Inter-American Defense Commission officials attend. Venezuela, strongly anti-communist and pro-U.S., showcases its military strength.

What is depicted in the 100-foot painting in Caracas?

• George Washington with a medallion of Simón Bolívar

• Simón Bolívar with a medallion of George Washington

• A landscape of Caracas

• The Venezuelan flag

How many students greeted President Marcos Pérez Jiménez during the celebration?

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 40,000

• 30,000

What activity did 1,600 schoolchildren participate in at the University City Stadium?

• A sports competition

• Mass calisthenics

• A musical performance

• A theatrical play

Who was the visiting president present at the military display?

• President of Argentina

• President of Colombia

• President of Brazil

• President Paul Maguire of Haiti

What is Venezuela's stance as described in the military display section?

• Anti-communist and pro-U.S.

• Neutral

• Pro-communist

• Isolationist