Mário Soares' presidency ended in 1996, after two terms. He was the first president of Portugal after the fall of the Estado Novo dictatorship in 1974, and was a key figure in the transition to democracy. During his presidency, Soares oversaw the country's entry into the European Union and the NATO alliance.
The Legacy of Mário Soares: A Captivating Journey through the Life and Achievements of a Portuguese Statesman