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Death of Grenada's Revolution
On 19 October 1983, Grenada's popular left-wing prime minister, Maurice Bishop, was killed following an internal party coup. Six days later the US invaded the tiny Caribbean island. We hear from Ann Peters, who was with Maurice Bishop in his final hours.
Photo: Maurice Bishop in 1983 . BBC Pictures
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By BBC World Service
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On 19 October 1983, Grenada's popular left-wing prime minister, Maurice Bishop, was killed following an internal party coup. Six days later the US invaded the tiny Caribbean island. We hear from Ann Peters, who was with Maurice Bishop in his final hours.
Photo: Maurice Bishop in 1983 . BBC Pictures
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