Socialist Republic of Romania facts for kids
From 1947 to 1989, Romania was a country with a socialist government. This means the government had a lot of control over the economy and people's lives. From 1947 to 1965, it was known as the Romanian People's Republic (or RPR).
In 1965, a new leader named Nicolae Ceaușescu came to power. He took over after the previous leader, Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej, passed away. To show this change, the country's name was updated to the Socialist Republic of Romania.
After many years, in 1989, there was a big change. People in Romania wanted a different kind of government. There was a revolution where many people protested. The secret police, called Securitate, used force against the protesters. However, some parts of the regular army joined the people protesting. Sadly, over 1,000 people lost their lives during these events. Ceaușescu and his wife were arrested, and their time in power ended suddenly on December 25, 1989. After these events, Ion Iliescu became the new president of Romania.
Images for kids
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The Socialist Republic of Romania in 1966
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A 1949 stamp celebrating Romanian-Soviet friendship.
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Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej speaking at a workers' rally in Nation Square, Bucharest after the 1946 general election
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Armed resistance against the government
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Nicolae Ceaușescu, Leader of Romania from 1965 to 1989
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A demonstration on August 23rd.
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A 1979 postage stamp.
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People waiting in line for cooking oil in Bucharest, 1986.
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A Romanian ration card from 1989.
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A propaganda poster in Bucharest from 1986. It celebrates "65 years since the creation of the Romanian Communist Party" and mentions "Ceaușescu Era" and "The Party. Ceaușescu. Romania."
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The Civic Center in Bucharest.
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The Communist government promoted the personality cult of Nicolae Ceaușescu and his wife Elena.
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Members of Șoimii Patriei, a communist youth organization for children aged 4–7.
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See also
In Spanish: República Socialista de Rumania para niños
