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Summary:The Marxist-backed Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola was in jubilant mood following successes against UNITA and FNLA forces. With the help of Cuban troops and Soviet equipment, the MPLA had been able to win a string of vital encounters against the rival factions, and establish a new government in Luanda under President Agostinho Neto. NOTE: Date is approximate. This clip may contain footage from multiple events; exact date or dates may be unknown.
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Location:ANGOLA LUANDA
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