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He Commanded His Own Firing Squad - Why He Smiled Before Death
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 Death
In 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 Quezada
Date: September 15, 1842
Location: Central plaza of San José, Costa Rica
Event: He gave the order for his…
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