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and the rising anti-palace sentiment among the populace. Spandidakis promoted several officers who would later play a leading role in the coup d'état of 21 April 1967 to key positions; most notably the then-Lieutenant
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was widely expected to lose, preparations began for implementing the plan, and
Spandidakis postponed a planned visit to the United States. Nevertheless, Spandidakis was caught by surprise by the outbreak of the military
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425:Sacred Band
270:Sacred Band
213:Greek Junta
135:Nationality
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274:First Army
178:Allegiance
146:Alma mater
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56:1967-04-21
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