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Grenadian Independence, 1974

Picture from Grenadian indepedence archives, 1974
Picture from Grenadian indepedence archives, 1974

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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