BIOGRAPHY MUSSOLINI – From Dust to Dust (part 2 from 3)

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On 9 July 1914, Mussolini launched a revolt, the action "Red Sunday" or a strike massive bulk. Mussolini led thousands of people with a blood red flag. This action made Mussolini once again arrested and made him increasing brutality until he finally fired from the newspaper Avanti on 19 October 1914. Mussolini then set up his own newspaper on October 28, 1914, with the support of politicians, businessmen, and journalists. The newspaper called il popolo d'italian (Italians). His newspaper always ran criticizing article and bold in that made this newspaper circulation soared and dropped the prestige of Avanti.

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Later then, views on socialist changed. Together with many new followers were not socialist, Mussolini founded the new movement called "Fasci d'Azione Rivolusionarea" youth-groups that want war. Just a word which originally meant Fasci group, started to become a symbol of the struggle of Mussolini. With the support of members, amounting to tens of thousands of people, Mussolini did street action, rebellion, and propaganda throughout Italy. Fasci or fascist fame, and even with people was able to dissolve parliament. The trust brought the fascist tried to gain victory in the elections for the first time on 12 September 1922. But, participation in this election it was not in line with previous luck. This election even brought it fallen down because no chair obtained by Fasci.

Mussolini had slumped in despair to the fascist forces. However, it rose again with the worsening of Italy. Fascists were once again tried his luck in the following election, and then managed to get the confidence to gain the 35 seats of the 535 seats available.

That time, Italy was hit by misfortune. Crisis and political instability severely attacked Italy and made the cabinet were destroyed one after another. This crisis was considered extremely dangerous for the King position. Mussolini, saw this danger as golden opportunity. Mussolini then plotted a coup at a secret meeting on October 16, 1922. Only two choices offered to the King by Mussolini, the fascist government or not at all. The King finally lifted Mussolini became the youngest Prime Minister of Italy at the age of 39 years, at 12 noon, 30 October 1922.

Mussolini was prepared solidified its position. He worked hard to earn the trust of many people. Mussolini made a success of his revolution. Riots in the streets disappeared, stability achieved, the construction went smoothly, hospitals and schools were established everywhere. All of these advances raised Mussolini popularity quickly. Under Mussolini role, the Italian stepped revered for his success in progress.

The next step was then drove the emergence of a new dictator in the history of Europe. After Mussolini won the election in April 1924, Mussolini then ruled massive control to all aspects of people's lives in Italy. Mussolini, who often was hailed by the "Duce" began to look for honor and started doing the indoctrination of the people and children in the country. Progress had indeed been presented by Mussolini in Italy, was also officially recognized by the world leaders in many other countries. Even Mahatma Gandhi called him as a "new Italian rescuers". There was one positive value of Mussolini on how to run his personal life. Because even in glory, Musssolini stayed alive in the usual way, in simplicity.

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