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Franco Part 1: Spain's Buried Past
The story begins in the 1890s, when Francisco Franco is born on Spain鈥檚 Atlantic coast.
Today, Spain is Europe鈥檚 holiday capital. But under the sand lie sinister secrets. From 1939 to 1975, Francisco Franco ruled as the nation鈥檚 dictator. Despite his bloody reign, the General died peacefully in his bed at a ripe old age. How was he able to get away with such atrocities? The story begins in the 1890s. Francisco Franco is born and raised on Spain鈥檚 Atlantic coast. After joining the army, he鈥檚 posted to north Africa. Here, his hunger for recognition will nearly cost him his life...
