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Patriotic Union (Spain)

Imagine a special club for grown-ups that helped run a country, but it wasn't chosen by everyone!

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David Webb at Belknap County Republican LINCOLN DAY FIRST-IN-THE-NATION PRESIDENTIAL SUNSET DINNER CRUISE, Weirs Beach, New Hampshire May 2015 by Michael Vadon 01

David Webb at Belknap County Republican LINCOLN DAY FIRST-IN-THE-NATION PRESIDENTIAL SUNSET DINNER CRUISE, Weirs Beach, New Hampshire May 2015 by Michael Vadon 01

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David Webb at Belknap County Republican LINCOLN DAY FIRST-IN-THE-NATION PRESIDENTIAL SUNSET DINNER CRUISE, Weirs Beach, New Hampshire May 2015 by Michael Vadon 03
Showpieces of exhibition dedicated to Spanish Civil War (3)
David Webb at Belknap County Republican LINCOLN DAY FIRST-IN-THE-NATION PRESIDENTIAL SUNSET DINNER CRUISE, Weirs Beach, New Hampshire May 2015 by Michael Vadon 02
David Webb at Belknap County Republican LINCOLN DAY FIRST-IN-THE-NATION PRESIDENTIAL SUNSET DINNER CRUISE, Weirs Beach, New Hampshire May 2015 by Michael Vadon
David Webb at Belknap County Republican LINCOLN DAY FIRST-IN-THE-NATION PRESIDENTIAL SUNSET DINNER CRUISE, Weirs Beach, New Hampshire May 2015 by Michael Vadon
David Webb at Belknap County Republican LINCOLN DAY FIRST-IN-THE-NATION PRESIDENTIAL SUNSET DINNER CRUISE, Weirs Beach, New Hampshire May 2015 by Michael Vadon
David Webb at Belknap County Republican LINCOLN DAY FIRST-IN-THE-NATION PRESIDENTIAL SUNSET DINNER CRUISE, Weirs Beach, New Hampshire May 2015 by Michael Vadon 04
Showpieces of exhibition dedicated to Spanish Civil War (2)
Showpieces of exhibition dedicated to Spanish Civil War (1)
David Webb at Belknap County Republican LINCOLN DAY FIRST-IN-THE-NATION PRESIDENTIAL SUNSET DINNER CRUISE, Weirs Beach, New Hampshire May 2015 by Michael Vadon

Key Facts

Location
Spain.
Founded
Around 1924.
Leader
Miguel Primo de Rivera.
Fun Fact
This club wasn't chosen by people voting, but by the leader himself!

Where Was This Club?

This special club, called the Patriotic Union, was in a country called Spain! Spain is a big country in Europe, like a giant boot kicking a ball. It has sunny beaches and tall mountains. The Patriotic Union was like a team that tried to help run Spain for a little while. It wasn't a place you could visit like a park, but an idea that was important in Spain's story.

Who Started This Team?

A man named Miguel Primo de Rivera was the boss of this team. He was like the captain of a sports team, but he was also in charge of the whole country! He created the Patriotic Union to help him. It was like he made his own fan club to support his ideas. This team wasn't chosen by the people of Spain voting, but by Miguel himself.

What Did They Do?

The Patriotic Union was made up of people who agreed with Miguel. They were like grown-ups who thought they knew the best way to make Spain strong. Some were smart thinkers, some were business owners, and some liked to follow the rules of the church. They all worked together to support Miguel's plans for Spain. It was like a special group of friends trying to make decisions.

When Did This Team Play?

This team was around a long, long time ago, before your parents were even born! It was during a time when Miguel Primo de Rivera was in charge. But then, the King of Spain, King Alfonso XIII, decided Miguel shouldn't be in charge anymore. So, the Patriotic Union stopped being the main team, and a new one took its place. It was like the captain of a team getting a new job!

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