What military uprising took place on June 4, 1979, bringing Flight Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings to power?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The June 4 Uprising (AFRC)
- Step 1: Junior military officers broke Flt. Lt. J.J. Rawlings out of detention on June 4, 1979. Step 2. They formed the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC) and executed an anti-corruption 'house-cleaning' exercise. Answer: The June 4 Uprising (AFRC). Why not the others: 31st December Revolution occurred in 1981 (PNDC); Kotoka Revolt was the 1966 coup; Operation Cold Chop was the code name for 1966.
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