as commander in chief of the army in replacement of René Schneider. Allende's presidency was eventually ratified, after he agreed to sign a "Statute of Constitutional Guarantees", promising not to undermine the constitution. See also History of Chile United States intervention in Chile Politics of Chile References External links Archivos Internet Salvador Allende - A pro-Allende Spanish-language source, provides enormous day-by-day detail on the events between the election and Allende's inauguration as president Chile Presidential 1970 in Chile Presidential elections in Chile Presidency of Salvador Allende Chile