The Carnation Revolution took place in Portugal on April 25, 1974. It was a nearly bloodless coup that overthrew the authoritarian Estado Novo regime, which had ruled Portugal for over four decades. The revolution was characterized by the use of carnations, which became the symbol of the movement, as they were placed in the barrels of guns and given to soldiers and protesters alike. The Carnation Revolution led to the establishment of a democratic government in Portugal.
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