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Carnation Revolution

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Carnation Revolution

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1974 revolution in Portugal

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The Carnation Revolution was a peaceful uprising in Portugal in 1974 that overthrew the country's authoritarian government that had ruled for nearly 50 years. It matters because it successfully restored democracy to Portugal and became a significant example of nonviolent political change in modern European history.

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Lead figures

Américo Tomás Marcelo Caetano Joaquim da Silva Cunha [pt] Joaquim da Luz Cunha Fernando da Silva Pais Adriano Augusto Pires Henrique Tenreiro [pt]

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