Workers of my country, I have faith in Chile and its destiny.
in 1960-79 tags salvador allende, chile, military coup, last words, great avenues speech, transcript ← Sarah Palin: 'No more pussy footin’ around!' Last words of Salvador Allende: These are the last words of Salvador Allende-- democratically elected, socialist president of Chile-- on September 11th of 1973, when a fascist sector of the Army, supported by the CIA and the United States, overthrew the Government elected by the People and set the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet.
Web Only / Features » September 11, 2017 Salvador Allende’s Final Speech on Sept. 11, 1973. 1970: First speech to the Chilean parliament after his election. Long live the people! Long live the workers!Placed in a historic transition, I will pay for loyalty to the people with my life.
And I say to them that I am certain that the seed which we have planted in the good conscience of thousands and thousands of Chileans will not be shriveled forever.
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These are my last words, and I am certain that my sacrifice will not be in vain, I am certain that, at the very least, it will be a moral lesson that will punish felony, cowardice, and treason. May they be a moral punishment for those who have betrayed their oath: soldiers of Chile, titular commanders in chief, Admiral Merino, who has designated himself Commander of the Navy, and Mr. Mendoza, the despicable general who only yesterday pledged his fidelity and loyalty to the Government, and who also has appointed himself Chief of the Carabineros [paramilitary police]. Placed in a historic transition, I will pay for the loyalty of the people with my life. May they… They have strength and will be able to dominate us, but social processes can be arrested neither by crime nor force.
Other men will overcome this dark and bitter moment when treason seeks to prevail.
Salvador Allende Has Words for Barack Obama From the Other Side of Death. ... the last words I would pronounce, my goodbye to the people of Chile, mi adiós, and my greetings to a world
Salvador Allende's message for Barack Obama. The Air Force has bombed the towers of Radio Portales and Radio Corporación.
Other men will overcome this dark and bitter moment when treason seeks to prevail.
It does not matter.
The Air Force has bombed the towers of Radio Portales and Radio Corporación.The people must defend themselves, but they must not sacrifice themselves. History is ours, and people make history.Given these facts, the only thing left for me is to say to workers: I'm not going to resign! I will always be next to you. Long live the workers!Santiago de Chile,11 September 1973The people must defend themselves, but they must not sacrifice themselves.
Salvador Allende became Chile's first socialist president in 1970 before committing suicide during a 1973 military coup. At least my memory will be that of a man of dignity who was loyal to the workers.Long live Chile!
Salvador Allende's last words as the CIA coup stormed the presidential palace 46 years ago: Many friends, Surely this will be the last opportunity for me to address you. [Salvador Allende (1908–1973) was the president of Chile from 1970 to 1973.]
History will judge them.They have force and will be able to dominate us, but social processes can be arrested by neither crime nor force.