oct 28, 1922 - Mussolini March on Rome (takes power)
Description:
— Mussolini assumed power next day— blackshirts masss outside rome
— Mussolini intended to seize power
— Takes advantage of social discontent, fear of socialism
— PM takes action, king refuses to sign off on action
— Army did not oppose fascists
— Ended parliamentary democracy for 23 years
Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 28, 1922
Now
~ 103 years ago