**Revolution:** Return of Military Vehicles and Red Carnations in Lisbon Celebrating 50 Years of Democracy
Lisbon, Portugal – The streets of Lisbon were filled with military vehicles and red carnations, commemorating the pivotal army coup that brought democracy to Portugal half a century ago. Tens of thousands of people gathered in downtown Lisbon to celebrate the Carnation Revolution, marking the end of a repressive dictatorship established by Antonio Salazar. This historical event also set the stage for Portugal’s entry into the European Union in 1986. During the turbulent times in …