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Athens Polytechnic uprising
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Athens Polytechnic uprising, Student protest in Greece

The Athens Polytechnic uprising was a massive student demonstration.

It occurred in November 1973 and was a rebellion against the military junta.

The event is commemorated annually as a pivotal moment for democracy in Greece.

The main building of the Athens Polytechnic remains a symbol of resistance.

A tank crashed through the gates during the uprising, a moment captured in iconic photographs.

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Athens Municipality
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Greek antidictatorship struggle
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37.98778,23.73167
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