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Summary:Thirteen years after a military coup ousted Emperor Haile Selassie in 1974, Ethiopia became a republic under civilian rule, and massive celebrations were held in Addis Ababa on September 13 to celebrate the transition. Former military leader Colonel Mengistu Haile Mariam became the country's first president.
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Location:ETHIOPIA ADDIS ABABA ABYSSINIA
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