Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice
Guide to the date, history, cultural origins and celebration traditions of Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice in Argentina.
History & Origins of Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice
The Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice (Día de la Memoria por la Verdad y la Justicia) in Argentina, observed on March 24th, commemorates the victims of the Dirty War. It marks the date in 1976 when a military coup overthrew Isabel Perón, initiating a brutal dictatorship that resulted in the forced disappearance of up to 30,000 citizens.
How It Is Observed & Celebrated
Observed with solemn mass rallies in Buenos Aires' Plaza de Mayo, emotional human rights marches led by the Mothers and Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo, and educational school programs dedicated to preserving memory and democracy.
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