Vogue Portugal's Memory of the 1974 Carnation Revolution Sent Anne to AI History Books AOC Fashion

Photographer Carlos Teixeira [IG] contributes a fashion story centered on model Stella Hägerstrand for Vogue Portugal’s April 2024 Memories issue. Gloria Alafarga styles the shoot paying homage to the carnation revolution (Revolução dos Cravos) that took place 50 years ago on April 25th in Lisbon.

Given this week’s Supreme Court hearings concerning Trump’s attempt to overthrow our own government on Jan. 6, 2021, I am fascinated with this story about Portugal.

History of Revolução dos Cravos

The Carnation Revolution, known as the Revolução dos Cravos, occurred 50 years ago on April 25th, in Lisbon, Portugal. This peaceful military coup, named after the carnations placed in the barrels of soldiers' rifles, marked the end of the authoritarian Estado Novo regime that had ruled Portugal for nearly five decades.

A Bloodless Coup by Young Military Officers with Carnations in Their Guns

On that fateful day in 1974, the Armed Forces Movement led by young military officers and supported by civilians overthrew the dictatorship of Marcelo Caetano. The revolution was largely bloodless, with the people and the military joining forces in a display of unity against the oppressive government.

The Revolution Gave Independence to Portugal’s African Colonies

The Carnation Revolution brought about significant social, political, and economic changes in Portugal. It led to the establishment of democracy and the drafting of a new constitution. The revolution also granted independence to Portugal's African colonies and laid the foundations for a more open and progressive society.

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