Historical Events tagged with "mussolini"
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Benito Mussolini Becomes Prime Minister of Italy
Benito Mussolini was appointed Prime Minister of Italy after leading the March on Rome, a demonstration of power that showcased the support of the Fascist Party. As a result of political instability and threats from various factions, King Victor Emmanuel III decided to appoint Mussolini to form a government, believing he could restore order and combat the growing socialist influence in the country.
Continue ReadingMussolini's Fascists Seize Power in Rome
Italian fascists, under the leadership of Benito Mussolini, executed a strategic march on Rome with the goal of seizing control of the Italian government. On this day, thousands of armed fascist supporters converged on the capital, demonstrating their strength and resolve. This show of force pressured the incumbent Prime Minister Luigi Facta to resign, allowing Mussolini to be appointed as the new Prime Minister. The march was initially intended to be a bluff, but it turned into a pivotal moment in Italian political history.
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