war of independence
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In his first speech in Algiers, Leo paid tribute to victims of the country's 1954-1962 war of independence from France and called for "forgiveness".
From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026
Before meeting with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and addressing authorities and diplomats, the pope will pay tribute to the victims of Algeria's 1954-1962 war of independence against France at the Martyrs Memorial overlooking the city.
From Barron's ● Apr. 13, 2026
The U.S. has long played a major role in Cuban history, from its involvement in the island’s war of independence from Spain to the heavy hand of American companies in Cuba’s sugar industry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 22, 2026
A veteran of Ireland’s war of independence, Moran deplores the political corruption of the 1950s republic from his farmhouse bastion, Great Meadow.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 9, 2026
The Fairfaxes remained loyal to the British power when the war of independence was declared.
From The Ifs of History by Chamberlin, Joseph Edgar
