Having removed the monarchical government, Gaddafi proclaimed the foundation of the Libyan Arab Republic. Addressing the populace by radio, he proclaimed an end to the "reactionary and corrupt" regime, "the stench of which has sickened and horrified us all." Due to the coup's bloodless nature, it was initially labelled the "White Revolution", although was later renamed the "One September Revolution" after the date on which it occurred. Gaddafi insisted that the Free Officers' coup represented a revolution, marking the start of widespread change in the socio-economic and political nature of Libya. He proclaimed that the revolution meant "freedom, socialism, and unity", and over the coming years implemented measures to achieve this.
How did Gaddafi announced his leadership?: List the two names of Gaddafi's coup. What did Gaddafi tell the people that the revolution represented? What did Gaddafi insist that the coup be referred to as? What was the name of the government Gaddafi set up after overthrowing the monarchy? What was the Libyan coup called at first? What was the Libyan coup later called, when it was renamed for the day it took place? What was the name of the revolutionary group led by Gaddafi? How did Gaddafi characterize the monarchy in his radio address?