On 7 February 1974, Grenada achieved independence from Britain, following a turbulent period of civil unrest, including a nationwide general strike which had been ongoing since 1 January, protesting against police and paramilitary brutality, amongst other things.
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"Grenadian Independence, 1974." Historianspeaks, February 10, 2026. https://historianspeaks.org/blog/grenadian-independence-1974.
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