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Sep 12, 2023 inhistory

50 years ago, on September 11, 1973, the socialist president of Chile Salvador Allende was overthrown by a US-backed right-wing military coup, ushering in decades of sadistic repression. Below are Allende's final words to his people and the world, broadcast live on the radio.

50 years ago, on September 11, 1973, the socialist president of Chile Salvador Allende was overthrown by a US-backed right-wing military coup, ushering in decades of sadistic repression. Below are Allende's final words to his people and the world, broadcast live on the radio.

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