GREECE, A DICTATORSHIP IN THE SHADOW OF WASHINGTON

Events that shaped the countries of the Mediterranean

An episode from the series ECHOES OF HISTORY

Synopsis

1967. The Cold War is raging.

To prevent communists from seizing power in Greece, the CIA propels a military junta made up of men close to its services to head the State.

Thus, a dictatorship under the shadow of Washington takes hold in Athens.