Lázaro Cárdenas was a prominent Mexican politician and military leader who served as the President of Mexico from 1934 to 1940. He is best known for his significant reforms in land distribution and the nationalization of the oil industry, which aimed to benefit the Mexican people and reduce foreign influence. His presidency marked a period of social and economic change in Mexico. Cárdenas was born on May 21, 1895, in Jiquilpan, Michoacán. He was a key figure in the Mexican Revolution and played a vital role in shaping modern Mexican politics. His legacy includes the establishment of agrarian reform and the strengthening of labor rights, which continue to influence Mexico today.