On April 12, 1980, a military coup led by Master Sergeant Samuel Doe of the Krahn ethnic group overthrew and killed President William R. Tolbert, Jr.. Doe and the other plotters later executed a majority of Tolbert's cabinet and other Americo-Liberian government officials and True Whig Party members. The coup leaders formed the People's Redemption Council (PRC) to govern the country. A strategic Cold War ally of the West, Doe received significant financial backing from the United States while critics condemned the PRC for corruption and political repression.
On April 12 , 1980 , a military coup led by Master Sergeant Samuel Doe of the Krahn ethnic group overthrew and killed President William R. Tolbert , Jr .. Doe and the other plotters later executed a majority of Tolbert 's cabinet and other Americo - Liberian government officials and True Whig Party members . The coup leaders formed the People 's Redemption Council ( PRC ) to govern the country . A strategic Cold War ally of the West , Doe received significant financial backing from the United States while critics condemned the PRC for corruption and political repression .
On what date was William R. Tolbert killed?
On what date was William R. Tolbert killed ?
April 12, 1980
April 12, 1980