I am appealing to all the people, gather at all central pla… - Maurice Bishop

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I am appealing to all the people, gather at all central places all over the country, and prepare to welcome and assist the people's armed forces when they come into the your area. The Revolution is expected to consolidate the position of power within the next few hours.
LONG LIVE THE PEOPLE OF GRENADA!
LONGLIVE FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY!
LET US TOGETHER BUILD A JUST GRENADA!

Maurice Bishop

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About Maurice Bishop

Maurice Rupert Bishop (29 May 1944 – 19 October 1983) was a Grenadian revolutionary and the leader of New Jewel Movement – a Marxist–Leninist party which sought to prioritise socio-economic development, education, and black liberation – that came to power during the 13 March 1979 revolution that removed Eric Gairy from office. Bishop headed the People's Revolutionary Government of Grenada from 1979 to 1983, when he was dismissed from his post and executed during the coup by Bernard Coard, leading to upheaval.

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Native Name: Maurice Rupert Bishop

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