On May 14, 1936, the winds of change swept through Austria as Chancellor Schuschnigg ousted his rival, Prince Ernst von Starhemberg, in a dramatic coup. The Austrian leader’s move was met with an assurance of loyalty to Italy, sending shockwaves throughout the European powerplay.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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