VI. The World Wars and the Interwar Period, 1914–1945 > C. Europe, 1919–1945 > 19. The Balkan States > e. Romania > 1939, March 6
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1939, March 6
 
Armand Calinescu became premier on the death of Patriarch Cristea.  1
 
April 13
 
Great Britain and France guaranteed Romanian independence and integrity following the German annihilation of Czechoslovakia and rumors of a German ultimatum to Romania. But the Bucharest government nevertheless concluded a commercial agreement with Germany giving the latter broad scope for expansion of Romanian industry. In short, the government attempted to straddle the two groups of powers in Europe.  2
 
Sept. 21
 
Premier Calinescu was assassinated by members of the Iron Guard. Gen. George Argeseanu, who succeeded him, was replaced (Sept. 28) by Constantine Argetoianu, and he was followed in turn by Jorge Tatarescu (Nov. 24).  3
 
 
 
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