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It contains: the evolutionary movement led by Commander Sánchez Cerro; Commander Sánchez Cerro's autograph; the regime falls rapidly and spectacularly; on August 22, 1930, the military garrison of Arequipa rises up in arms, proclaiming Commander Sánchez Cerro Supreme Chief of the Nation; on August 23, the Leguía government decrees the closure of Mollendo and the isolation of Arequipa; on August 24, the garrisons of Puno and Cusco join the uprising; on August 25, the first Military Junta is formed and Leguía resigns; the people of Lima take to the streets expressing their jubilation and support for the new regime; the popular demonstrations in front of the houses of Leguía and Lorente; military airplanes fly over the city and drop manifestos; Sánchez Cerro's arrival in Lima on August 27, 1930, at 5 p.m.; Generals Ponce and Sarmiento; the air flotilla over the Jockey Club airfield; the triumphant reception for Sánchez Cerro, etc.