A peaceful revolution took place in Portugal on April 25, 1974. It was later called Carnation Revolution and was carried out by soldiers and the
courageous “Captains of April”.
It put an
end to almost 48 years of dictatorship. Consequently, the Portuguese People
showed their genuine happiness with huge crowds celebrating in the streets.
Political
prisoners were liberated and democracy became reality. In those
first 12 months the democratic rights of freedom of press, assembly and
association were established. In 1975 Portugal held general elections, and for
the first time the right to vote by secret ballot was extended to all men and
women older than 18 years.
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