The Grenada Revolution:
the Rise and Fall of Maurice Bishop
The death of Maurice Bishop, Grenada’s revolutionary leader, in a bloody coup in 1983 rocked the country and the world. The island nation had only been a free nation for 4½ years before Bishop was killed by his own military.
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Dive into the story behind one of the most tragic events to take place in the Caribbean. The Story of the Grenada Revolution weaves a narrative journey about the key people and moments in Grenada when the impossible almost seemed possible.
The Grenada Revo Story, Part 2
The idea of joint leadership of the New Jewel Movement is proposed by members of the Coard faction.
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The Grenada Revo Story, Part 3
Maurice Bishop changes his mind about joint leadership of the NJM and fellow Central Committee members react.
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The Grenada Revo Story, Part 1
Learn more about the backstory and the key players of the Grenada Revolution
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