Photography: GENERAL FRANCO TAKES THE OATH AS HEAD OF STATE

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Genre: News

Date: 1936

Location: Burgos, Spain

Format: 35mm

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“With his arm in the air in an authoritative salute, and adopting commanding stance, General Francisco Franco takes the oath of office upon being declared the head of state in Spain. In the ceremonial scene, supporters cheer, and some raise their arms, too.

Franco led a military rebellion of right-wing insurgents who overthrew the left-wing Republican government and established a Nationalist regime in its place. His appointment was the culmination of an uprising that had lasted for several months. Long-term instability and deep political divisions within the country had contributed to the disintegration of the political system, allowing the rebels to seize power.

Following Franco’s appointment, a bloody civil war ensued, which lasted for three years and saw Republicans and their supporters fight to end Fascism and restore democracy. But they were defeated, and Franco remained in power until his death in 1975.” GP

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