Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Greeks March to Mark Anniversary of 1973 Student Revolt
Thousands of people in Greece walked through their capital city to remember a time 50 years ago when students bravely protested against a harsh military government.
This protest was violently stopped, but it helped end the military's rule.
Many people in Greece believe the U.S. government supported that old military government.
So, the marchers went to the U.S. embassy to show their feelings.
Some people also carried flowers and chanted for peace for people in Palestine.
Police were watching closely, and some people were held or arrested.
Thousands marched in Athens to commemorate the 1973 student uprising against the military junta.
Protesters carried a flag from the 1973 revolt and chanted slogans.
Many Greeks accuse the U.S. of supporting the former military dictatorship.
Over 5,000 police officers were deployed, and 11 people were arrested.
The 1973 revolt, which began at the Athens Polytechnic and led to dozens of deaths, helped end the military junta's rule.
- Who
- Thousands of Greeks
- What
- Marched to commemorate the anniversary of the 1973 student uprising against the military junta.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Athens, Greece
- Why
- To mark the anniversary of the student revolt which helped topple the military junta, and to protest against U.S. support for the dictatorship.
Protesters
Government/Police
U.S. Role in Junta
Protesters
Many Greeks accuse the U.S. of supporting the 1967-1974 military dictatorship.
Government/Police
The article does not explicitly state the U.S. government's position or any counter-arguments from the Greek government regarding this accusation.
- Date of Revolt
- November 17, 1973
- Junta Period
- 1967-1974
- Anniversary March Location
- Athens, Greece
- Police Deployed
- Over 5,000 officers
- Arrests
- 11
- Detentions
- Dozens
- Site of Original Revolt
- Athens Polytechnic