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It stands in contrast to the decidedly malevolent stereotype of a dictator, who focuses on their supporters and their own self-interests. Characteristics A benevolent dictator may allow for some civil liberties or democratic decision-making to exist, such as through public referendums or elected representatives with limited power and can make ...
According to Encyclopedia Britannica, the Soviet Union during the period of Joseph Stalin's rule was a "modern example" of a totalitarian state, being among "the first examples of decentralized or popular totalitarianism, in which the state achieved overwhelming popular support for its leadership."
Getúlio Vargas, dictator of Brazil from 1930 to 1945, was known as the "Supreme Leader of the Revolution". Rafael Trujillo, Dominican dictator from 1930 to 1961, assumed the nicknames of "El Jefe" ("The Boss") and "El Benefactor" ("The Benefactor"). Adolf Hitler, dictator of Nazi Germany from 1933 to 1945, was known as der Führer ("The Leader").
We collected old photos of major leaders and dictators, past and current, to give a taste of who they once were. ... 25 world leaders and dictators when they were young. ... People. Why Angelina ...
During World War II he maintained the neutrality of Spain. In fact the title of Franco was used officially and rather than personally (cf: " mein führer " or "mio duce" my fuhrer and my duce). It is alleged that it was often used as a protocolary title; preceded with By the Grace of God it would indicate that the Spanish People had been ...
When Jocelyn Zelaya was caught in a hail of gunfire on the streets of San Salvador in 2017, the young mother was simply “in the wrong place, at the wrong time,” says her aunt Jackelyne.
Nalu people: 1890–1897† French Senegal: Béhanzin: King of Dahomey Kingdom of Dahomey: 1894–1906† Martinique French Algeria: Gungunhana: King of Gaza: Gaza Empire: 1895–1906† Portugal Azores, Portugal: Khalid bin Barghash: Sultan of Zanzibar: Zanzibar: 1896–1927† German East Africa British Mauritius (Seychelles) Saint Helena ...
"The Syrian people have shown their courage in demanding a transition to democracy," Obama said. "President Assad now has a choice: He can lead that transition, or get out of the way." Assad ...