Na esteira da memória: a questão social e a mobilização dos marinheiros, atuação e repressão na cidade de Rio Grande-RS (1962-1964)

Abstract

This study consists of the reconstruction through the revived memory, the trajectory of a particular social group. Consisting of squares of the Navy of Brazil who were members or supporters of the Sailors Association and Marines of Brazil (AMFNB) between the years 1962-1964, particularly those from the southern part gaucho state. From the analysis of the trajectories of these military in the Navy during the period screen, rebuild the trajectory of the association itself, aiming to understand the social question in a context of domination and resistance, and the consequent struggle for rights in the Brazilian naval force. And yet, the way they gave the performance of AMFNB in the political and social context tensioned before the coup event, especially in the city of Rio Grande-RS. In this context, considering the strategic importance of riograndina metropolis, besides its symbolic importance for the Navy, we analyze the way how was the repression in the city, especially during the month of April 1964, and the relationship between the intensity of this action repressive captained the Navy and the unfolding of the mobilization of sailors.