António Barreto delved into the RTP archives in search of understanding how the 25th of April changed the daily lives of the Portuguese. The result is a portrait that spans decades.
What was Portugal like before freedom? It was the oldest nation-state in Europe. The last colonial empire. The longest dictatorship in Western Europe.
The desire of the military of the 25th of April was simple: to end the war in the Overseas Territories and establish democracy, for which it was necessary to overthrow the regime. The first step would be the appointment of a National Salvation Board.