VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > B. Europe, 1945–2000 > 7. Eastern Europe, 1945–2000 > d. Yugoslavia and Successor States > 1958, Dec. 22
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1958, Dec. 22
 
An agreement with the United States provided for Yugoslavia's purchase of surplus agricultural goods amounting to $95 million.  1
 
1959, Dec. 28
 
The government announced the completion of its first nuclear reactor.  2
 
1962, July 23
 
Speaking at the close of a two-day meeting of the Communist Party's Central Committee, Tito declared that liberalism and deviation from official ideology would no longer be tolerated in politics, economics, or literature.  3
 
1963, April 7
 
The parliament unanimously approved a new constitution permitting President Tito to remain in office for life. Future presidents, however, were to be elected by Parliament for a maximum of two consecutive four-year terms. The new constitution, naming the country the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, provided for a Communist-controlled state and created the post of premier.  4
 
Nov
 
Romanian Communist leader Gheorghiu-Dej visited Yugoslavia and signed an agreement with Tito on the construction of an “Iron Gate” hydroelectric navigation system on the Danube.  5
 
 
 
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