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Armed Forces Movement in Portugal 1974

In a bloodless coup, the Portuguese Armed Forces Movement ended the dictatorship in Portugal, instituting democracy and freeing the overseas colonies, many of them in a state of armed insurrection. General Antonio Spinola became the first president of the new democracy, holding the post until he resigned (September).
Last Update: December 16, 2000

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Armed Conflict Events Data (ACED) is an research project providing independent information about known wars, international disputes, civil wars, rebellions, coups, revolutions, genocides and other violent conflicts. ACED has been online since December 2000. Various partial revisions and modifications have been implemented since then, however, the limitations of the this format hamper further development. During 2005, the decision was made to radically restructure the available conflict information into a database. The new Armed Conflict Events Database (ACEDb) will substantially increase the utility of available conflict data for students of military history. As well, it will offer expanded opportunities to add and edit records of conflict. Existing research material will be maintained in its present form but no revisions are planned. More news about the development of ACEDb may be found at News About the Armed Conflict Events Database. Feedback is welcome.