He Commanded His Own Firing Squad - Why He Smiled Before Death

Government Repression Stories · Aug 18, 2026 · 17m

A leader in San José faces a firing squad he commands himself after a betrayal - what kind of man stays in control of his last moment?He Commanded His Own Firing Squad - Why He Smiled Before DeathIn this episode, we follow the life and final hours of a Central American leader who ordered his own execution. The episode traces his rise from a barred education to presidencies and sweeping reforms, asking what shaped the man who kept control at death.Person: José Francisco Morazán QuezadaDate: September 15, 1842Location: Central plaza of San José, Costa RicaEvent: He gave the order for his own…