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dec 22, 1989 - Romanian Armed Forces Switch Sides

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Reports of dissidence between Ceausescu and the Armed Forces were brought to the public, causing protesters to rejoice and chant "the army is with us!", and Ceausescu and his secret police to be on their own.

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Date:

dec 22, 1989
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~ 36 years ago