TodayinHistory: Moroccan Independence Declared

Morocco gained its independence from France on March 2, 1956, following a period of growing nationalism and international pressure. Sultan Muhammad V, who had been exiled by the French, played a key role in the independence movement and became the first leader of the newly independent Morocco. This event marked the end of French protectorate over Morocco, which had lasted for over 40 years.

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