Скачать или смотреть SYND 15 7 76 SWEARING IN OF PORTUGAL'S NEW PRESIDENT ANTONIO EANES

(14 Jul 1976) Portugal's first freely elected president in half a century was sworn in at Lisbon, on Wednesday (July 14). General Antonio Ramalho Eanes was thrust into the presidency with 61.5 per cent of the votes cast in last month's elections. He told the crowded legislative chamber that "there will be no room for insurrectional activities that only lead to misery and poverty." This remark and others in a similar vein were seen as a clear swipe against the Communists, whose abortive coup attempt last november, Eanes was instrumental in putting down. After his 25 minute speech, Portugal's new President walked out onto the balcony of the palace to wave and smile to the thousands of cheering Portuguese waiting outside

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