Historical Events tagged with "estado novo"
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Carnation Revolution Overthrows Estado Novo Regime
The Carnation Revolution was a peaceful coup led by military officers aiming to replace the authoritarian Estado Novo regime in Portugal. On April 25, 1974, leftist military factions, backed by a popular uprising, initiated the coup, which featured the symbolic use of red carnations as a representation of peace and resistance. The coup lasted a few hours and led to the establishment of a democratic government, concluding a long period of oppression under the dictatorship. The absence of violence during the takeover marked a significant moment in Portuguese history.
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