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Allende was outspoken in his intent to dramatically "transform" Chile according to socialist principles, which concerned moderate voters and politicians. The Chilean Congress voted to give Allende the presidency, in accordance with run-off rules in place at the time, but required Allende to sign a special statement promising that his reforms would always respect the constitution.
Allende was outspoken in his intent to dramatically "transform" Chile according to socialist principles, which concerned moderate voters and politicians. The Chilean Congress voted to give Allende the presidency, in accordance with run-off rules in place at the time, but required Allende to sign a special statement promising that his reforms would always respect the constitution.
The [[Christian Democracy]] supported in the National Congress the election of [[Salvador Allende]] as President of Chile, after he committed himself to a Statute of Constitutional Guarantees elaborated by the centrist party.<ref name=memoria>{{cite web|url=http://www.memoriachilena.gob.cl/602/w3-article-96669.html|title=Alianza con la derecha para enfrentar a la Unidad Popular|publisher=Memoria Chilena|language=es}}</ref>
The [[Christian Democracy]] supported in the National Congress the election of Salvador Allende as President of Chile, after he committed himself to a Statute of Constitutional Guarantees elaborated by the centrist party.<ref name=memoria>{{cite web|url=http://www.memoriachilena.gob.cl/602/w3-article-96669.html|title=Alianza con la derecha para enfrentar a la Unidad Popular|publisher=Memoria Chilena|language=es}}</ref>
Allende was the first democratically elected socialist president in history. The 36.2% in 1970 was less than he had gotten in 1964 when he got 38.93%, in that election the right-wing decided to not have a candidate and instead support Frei.
Allende was the first democratically elected socialist president in history. The 36.2% in 1970 was less than he had gotten in 1964 when he got 38.93%, in that election the right-wing decided to not have a candidate and instead support Frei.