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Samuel Doe took control of Liberia in a coup d'état, overthrowing President William Tolbert and ending over 130 years of national democratic presidential succession.
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Leader of Liberia from 1980 to 1990
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1980 Liberian coup d'état
Military overthrow and execution of President William Tolbert
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President of Liberia from 1971 to 1980
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