Fifty years ago today, August 28, 1975 (July 22, 1975 in the lunar calendar), Morales launched a coup and became President of Peru. Speech by Morales Bermudez on the outskirts of Lima (1976) Francisco Morales Bermudez Ceruti, former President of Peru. Born in Lima in 1921. He was born into an official family. Graduated from Peruvian Military Academy. He began his military career in 1939 and was finally promoted to Lieutenant General of the Army. In 1973, he served as Chief of Staff of the Army. In January 1975, he became Prime Minister and Minister of the Army of the military government. On August 28 of the same year, a coup was launched to overthrow Velasco and become president. In 1980, general elections were held to return power to the people. In 1983, the National Front for Unity and Democracy was founded and served as chairman.