Today we invite you on a fascinating journey through the tumultuous history of the Legionary Movement and its connection with the Râmnicu Sărat Prison. ????️???? A place full of dark secrets, where the past reveals its shadows, and the echo of historical events still echoes within its walls. ???? We are right in the courtyard of this prison, considered one of the strictest and best-guarded in interwar Romania. This is where Corneliu Zelea Codreanu, the leader of the Legionary Movement, and other prominent members of this extremist organization were detained, who left a nefarious mark on our history. ???? What you will discover in this video: 1️⃣ The historical context of the Legionary Movement ????️⚔️ Founded in 1927, the Legionary Movement was one of the most violent far-right political organizations in Romania. We will explore its origin, the symbolism of the Archangel Michael, and the political goals that led to numerous reprehensible acts. 2️⃣ Corneliu Zelea Codreanu – The Leader and His Assassinations ???????? We tell the story of Corneliu Zelea Codreanu's childhood and upbringing in Huși and his political rise in Iași. The first political assassination: the prefect of Iași in 1924 – an event that consolidated his status in the movement. 3️⃣ Râmnicu Sărat Prison – The bastion of political prisoners ???? In 1938, Corneliu Zelea Codreanu and other legionary leaders were brought to this prison for strict supervision. How this place became the scene of dramatic historical events. 4️⃣ The executions on the night of November 29-30, 1938 ⚰️ 14 legionary leaders, including Corneliu Zelea Codreanu, were transported from Râmnicu Sărat and executed near the town of Tâncăbești. Those executed were buried at Jilava Prison. 5️⃣ The Legionnaires' Revenge and the Assassination of Armand Călinescu ????️???? A year later, in 1939, the Legionnaires assassinated the Romanian Prime Minister, Armand Călinescu, and claimed responsibility live on the radio. We learn about the royal reprisals and how the immediate execution of the responsible Legionnaires was ordered. 6️⃣ The National Legionary State and the Attempt to Transform the Prison into a Memorial ????️ In 1940, under the leadership of Marshal Ion Antonescu, the Legionnaire Movement attempted to transform the prison into a museum dedicated to its leaders. The plan was abandoned after the Legionnaire Rebellion of January 1941, when Antonescu removed the movement from power. ???? Don't miss: The complete story of one of the most controversial chapters in interwar Romanian history. Exclusive images from the courtyard of the Râmnicu Sărat Prison, a place rarely accessible to the public. ???? Thank you for joining us on this historical journey! ???? Don't forget to like, ???? Write to us in the comments what impressed you the most, ???? Subscribe to discover more fascinating stories from the history of Romania! Join this channel to receive access to benefits: / @giuclea We would like to remind you that these materials are made by the Giuclea team from its own resources, out of the pleasure of promoting, preserving and showing our history, that of the Romanians.