1972 Brazilian Revolution (Joan of What?)

The Brazilian Revolution of 1972 was perhaps the greats moment in Brazilian history. After almost 40 years of oppression the fascist Integralist regime set up by Getulio Vargas was toppled. The revolution was caused after the suppression of a trusted journalist who worked for the Brazilian state paper and he was later executed. At first some 500 people gathered outside the Noticias do Brasil radio and television head quarters in Rio de Janero. It ended with nation wide rioting and even refusals to fight in the army along with draft card burning>