Emiliano Zapata (August 8th, 1879- July 9th, 1942) was a Mexican revolutionary, general and President who led Leftist forces in Central America against the Imperialist forces of the United States in both World Wars I and II. Growing up in a poor mexican village, Zapata aided in the overthrow of Mexican dictator Porfirio Diaz. When his successor Madero proved to be ineffective, Zapata formed a Liberation Army to create a Socialist