The coup that halted socialism in Chile

The World

The bombing of Chile’s presidential palace by the country’s military on Sept. 11, 1973, marked the end of socialist President Salvador Allende’s government and the beginning of the 17-year reign of right-wing authoritarian, Gen. Augusto Pinochet. Host Marco Werman tells the story of that day, and the role the US played in undermining Allende’s socialist policies and popular support.

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