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Aldo Moro (1916-1978) was an Italian Christian Democratic statesman and five-term prime minister who led governments from 1963 to 1968 and from 1974 to 1976. On March 16, 1978, the Red Brigades kidnapped him in Rome while killing five members of his escort; after 55 days in captivity, Moro was killed, and his body was found on May 9, making the case a defining event of Italy's Years of Lead.
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Who was Aldo Moro?
Aldo Moro was an Italian Christian Democratic statesman born in 1916 who served as prime minister five times. He led governments from 1963 to 1968 and again from 1974 to 1976.
What happened to Aldo Moro on March 16, 1978?
The Red Brigades kidnapped Moro in Rome on March 16, 1978. Five members of his escort were killed during the attack.
How long was Aldo Moro held captive?
Moro was held for 55 days after his kidnapping. The abduction became one of the defining political crises of Italy's 1970s.
Which political party did Aldo Moro represent?
Moro was a leading figure in Italy's Christian Democracy movement. His five premierships included the governments he led between 1963 and 1968 and between 1974 and 1976.
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