Spanish Popular Front’s electoral victory

On 16 February 1936 the Popular Front –  an alliance of Republicans, Socialists, Communists and labour leaders – emerge as victors from Spain’s parliamentary elections. The new head of government is Manuel Azaña who will also take over the office of President from Niceto Alcalá Zamora.

Source: www.fuenterrebollo.com Manuel Azaña, head of the spanish government  (fourth from the right) - next to him Francisco Franco (second from the right)