What Happened To Maurice Bishop? Grenada Revolution Leader's Tragic Death, Family & Legacy

He gave his people free healthcare, education, and hope—only to be executed by his own comrades.

In this video, we uncover the incredible and heartbreaking story of Maurice Bishop, the charismatic leader of the Grenada Revolution. In October 1983, the world watched in shock as Bishop was freed from house arrest by thousands of cheering supporters, only to be lined up against a wall and executed by a firing squad just hours later.

Inside this deep dive:

The Rise of a Leader: From a brilliant law student in London to the face of the New JEWEL Movement.

A "Bloodless" Revolution: How Bishop took power and transformed life for the poor in Grenada.

Standing Up to Reagan: Why the U.S. feared a tiny Caribbean island and the truth behind the "Communist threat."

The Internal Coup: The bitter rivalry with Bernard Coard that led to a movement destroying itself from within.

The Tragic End: The final hours at Fort Rupert and the U.S. invasion that followed.

Maurice Bishop’s death didn't just end a life; it killed a revolution. Was he a hero of the people or a victim of his own political movement?

What is your take on Bishop’s legacy? Was his revolution doomed to fail, or was it destroyed by outside interference and internal greed? Let’s talk in the comments.

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