The Carnation Revolution. Causes, Process and Consequences

The seminar paper explores the pivotal moment on April 25, 1974, when a song broadcasted by Rádio Renascença triggered a successful coup in Portugal. Young military officers from the Movimento das Forcas Armadas swiftly executed their plans with minimal resistance, leading to widespread public support and the peaceful overthrow of dictator Marcello Caetano. This event marked the end of Europe's longest-standing dictatorship, established by António de Oliveira Salazar, and is celebrated for its nonviolent nature, symbolized by the iconic carnations placed in soldiers' rifles.