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According to Encyclopedia Britannica, the Soviet Union during the period of Joseph Stalin's rule was a "modern example" of a totalitarian state, being among "the first examples of decentralized or popular totalitarianism, in which the state achieved overwhelming popular support for its leadership."
The plotters ousted President Makarios III and replaced him with pro-Enosis (Greek irridentist) nationalist Nikos Sampson as dictator. The Sampson regime was described as a puppet state, whose ultimate aim was the annexation of the island by Greece [92] [93] Dương Văn Minh South Vietnam: President North Vietnam: 30 April 1975 Fall of Saigon
In some cases, the deposed head of state or head of government are allowed to go into exile following a coup or other change of government, allowing a more peaceful transition to take place or to escape justice.
The word dictator comes from the Latin word dictātor, agent noun from dictare (say repeatedly, assert, order). [4] [5] A dictator was a Roman magistrate given sole power for a limited duration. Originally an emergency legal appointment in the Roman Republic and the Etruscan culture, the term dictator did not have the negative meaning it has ...
The Nazi Party then began to eliminate all sources of political opposition and it also began to consolidate its power. Hindenburg died on 2 August 1934 and Hitler became dictator of Germany by merging the offices and powers of the Chancellery and the Presidency. Genocide and mass murder became hallmarks of the regime.
We collected old photos of major leaders and dictators, past and current, ... 25 world leaders and dictators when they were young. Show comments. Advertisement. Advertisement. In Other News.
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Military dictator of Panama from 1983 to 1989 United States invasion of Panama: 1989 Nicolae Ceaușescu [11] Romania: President of Romania: Romanian Revolution: 1990 Hissène Habré: Chad: 5th President of Chad: 1990 Chadian coup d'état: 1991 Siad Barre: Somalia: 3rd President of Somalia: Somali Rebellion: 1991 Mengistu Haile Mariam: Ethiopia ...