SHORT TAKES : King Carlos Marks Coronation
<i> From Times Wire Services</i>
GUADALUPE, Spain —
King Juan Carlos marked the 15th anniversary of his coronation with a visit to the Guadalupe monastery where his ancestors agreed to finance Columbus’ voyage into the unknown.
Juan Carlos took over the government two days after the death of Gen. Francisco Franco, dictator for nearly four decades. But Franco miscalculated when he chose Juan Carlos to prolong his regime.
The young monarch promptly presided over major democratic reforms, including the legalization of political parties and trade unions.
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