2022-01-03 Mon

Benito Mussolini was born on 29th July 1883 in Predappio in northern central Italy. He was an Italian politician and journalist who founded and led the National Fascist Party. He also served Italy as Prime Minister from 1919 CE; until his deposition in 1943. As a dictator of Italy and the principal founder of fascism, Mussolini inspired and supported the international spread of fascist movements during the inter-war period.

In March 1919, Benito Mussolini formed Fascist Party to support many unemployed war veterans. He organized them armed into armed squads known as Black Shirts. The work of these armed squads was to terrorize their political opponent. In 1921, the Fascist Party was invited to join the coalition government.

This commemorative stamp was issued by Ajman in 1972 to commemorate him and his work.

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