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In 1963, why did Karamanlis resign from his position as Prime Minister?

  • Disagreement with ambassadors

  • Ill-health

  • Scandal

  • Disagreement with King Paul

Answer

Karamanlis resigned as Prime Minister in 1963 because he disagreed with King Paul on how to deal with the political situation in Greece. King Paul wanted to use the military to crack down on political opponents, while Karamanlis believed that this would only make the situation worse. Karamanlis's resignation led to a period of political instability in Greece, which eventually culminated in the military coup of 1967.
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