Marcos Signs Martial Law: Philippines Under Dictator
Ferdinand Marcos declares martial law across the Philippines, instantly suspending civil liberties and dissolving Congress to consolidate absolute power. This move triggers a decade of authoritarian rule that silences dissent, dismantles democratic institutions, and leaves deep scars on the nation's political landscape long after his eventual ouster.
September 21, 1972
54 years ago
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