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Soldiers on the front line and the Eanes years

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Lisbon, 27 Dec 2025 (Lusa) - Portugal elected its first freely elected President of the Republic, António Ramalho Eanes, in 1976, two years and two months after the coup of 25 April 1974 that ended 48 years of dictatorship.

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Soldiers on the front line and the Eanes years

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1974: The Carnation Revolution (Revolução dos Cravos): The Armed Forces Movement overthrows the Estado Novo dictatorship in an almost bloodless coup. 'Grândola, Vila Morena' by José Afonso plays on radio as the signal; tanks roll into Lisbon; Prime Minister Marcelo Caetano surrenders at the Carmo Barracks. It ends 48 years of authoritarian rule and is celebrated annually as Freedom Day.
1975: Portugal holds its first free elections in nearly 50 years: the Constituent Assembly election. Turnout reaches 91.7%. The Socialist Party under Mário Soares wins the most seats, marking a cornerstone of Portugal's transition to democracy.

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Soldiers on the front line and the Eanes years

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Soldiers on the front line and the Eanes years