oct 9, 1923 - Spain

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Sep 13 An aristocratic military officer, Miguel Primo de Rivera, has the support of Spain's king, Alfonso XIII, and the army. He takes power in a military coup, overthrowing the Liberal Party's somewhat progressive Prime Minister Manuel García-Prieto. Many in Spain who are not a part of the labor movement are tired of turmoil and economic problems and look for a strong leader to produce clarity and order. Primo de Rivera promises to eliminate corruption and to regenerate Spain and to serve only ninety days. He sets up a dictatorship, bans trade unions, censors the press and stays in power for years. His government will also do a lot of investing in infrastructure. Barcelona will have its Metro in 1924. By 1930, Spain will have Europe's best network of automobile roads.

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