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Aginter Press, also known under the name Central Order and Tradition ( Portuguese: Ordem Central e Tradição ), was an international anti-communist mercenary organization disguised as a pseudo- press agency and active between 1966 and 1974. Founded in Lisbon, Portugal in September 1966 under António de Oliveira Salazar 's Estado Novo, Aginter ...
Mar 24, 2016 · On the fortieth anniversary of the Carnation Revolution, it is pertinent to ask how Portuguese citizens understand their transition to democracy. In this article, some of the main findings concerning the meanings and legacies of 25 April 1974 are presented, drawing on the findings of two surveys focusing on Portuguese attitudes towards 25 April ...
The present Constitution of Portugal was adopted in 1976 after the Carnation Revolution. It was preceded by a number of constitutions including the first one created in 1822 (following the Liberal Revolution of 1820), 1826 (drawn up by King Dom Pedro IV), 1838 (after the Liberal Wars), 1911 (following the 5 October 1910 revolution), and 1933 (after the 28 May 1926 coup d'état).
v. t. e. The Third Portuguese Republic ( Portuguese: Terceira República Portuguesa) is a period in the history of Portugal corresponding to the current democratic regime installed after the Carnation Revolution of 25 April 1974, that put an end to the paternal autocratic regime of Estado Novo of António de Oliveira Salazar and Marcelo Caetano.
The Portuguese Colonial War ( Portuguese: Guerra Colonial Portuguesa) was fought between Portugal's military and the emerging nationalist movements in Portugal 's African colonies between 1961 and 1974. Portugal fought the MPLA, FNLA, UNITA and FLEC in Angola between 1961 and 1974. Also, they fought the PAIGC in Guinea-Bissau between 1963 and 1974.
On 25 April 2006, a public holiday marking the Carnation Revolution, Pires Veloso was awarded by Porto mayor Rui Rio the Municipal Medal of Merit, gold class, for his military service. He spent his later life farming in his place of birth and published his memoirs in 2006.
The April Revolution in Portugal is undoubtedly the work of the masses. Portuguese people celebrated on the day of the revolution. Especially prominent were the May Day rallies. RZimmerwald ( talk) 22:38, 5 November 2008 (UTC) The revolution was led by the MFA, who were a military group.
