April 25th Military vehicle camouflage pattern button

 

Military vehicle camouflage pattern button

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On April 25, 1974, a peaceful military coup unfolded in Portugal, marking the end of the repressive and dictatorial rule in the country. The Carnation Revolution stands as the final significant popular uprising in the history of Western Europe. The Estado Novo, Europe's longest-lasting dictatorship, had held sway for nearly five decades, with its origins dating back to 1933.

Shortly after midnight, tanks rolled into Lisbon, assuming control of television and radio centers, as well as the airport. Troops, armed with machine guns, stormed the barracks where the Prime Minister and two of his ministers had sought refuge. Spontaneous demonstrations filled the streets, with thousands of civilians intermingling with the soldiers, particularly those from the newly formed MFA (Movement of Armed Forces), despite orders to remain indoors. They chanted, "O Povo unido, jamais sera vencido!" which translates to "The united people will never be defeated."

General António de Spinola accepted the surrender of Prime Minister Marcelo Caetano, who subsequently lived out his life in exile in Brazil. This revolution ushered in democracy for Portugal. The design in question features a pattern showcasing military vehicles adorned in traditional camouflage colors. It serves as a tribute to the courageous Portuguese military forces who made the Carnation Revolution possible.

April 25, now celebrated as Freedom Day, has become a national holiday in Portugal. If you have a friend, co-worker, teacher, or a relative of Portuguese nationality, they will undoubtedly cherish this design, a pattern showcasing military vehicles adorned in traditional camouflage colors, as it represents the profound significance of April 25th—a day synonymous with freedom.