Celal Bayar, President of Turkey
May 05, 1960 - Bloodless Coup d'etat in Turkey. Armed forces take over. President in Custody. Armed forces took over in Turkey in a bloodless coup d'etat at midnight and promised to hold free elections and to hand over control to the winner. Among those said to be in custody are the Turkish President Mr. Celal Bayar and the President of the National Assembly Mr. Refik Koraltan. The army takeover follows weeks of unrest and student demonstrations. Photo shows Mr. Celal Bayar the Turkish President, said to be among those in custody
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13226431
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46981436
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3583px x 5770px
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(c) Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans
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