The Carnation Revolution

In 1974, Portugal's autocratic regime was overthrown by a nearly bloodless coup. Rather than descent into chaos or public executions, it was a revolution of steady transition to democracy and soldiers wearing flowers. Can democracy come from an undemocratic act? Who holds the responsibility in decolonization? Can you crack the song code?

Links!

• This Week report from May 2nd, 1974
• E Depois do Adeus performed at Eurovision 1974
• Grândola, Vila Morena
• April Captains
• Gextra Life 2017 donation page
• The Silent Scream of Melania Trump on Inkshares
• Littlest Pet Cast

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