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February Revolution

The uprising in Petrograd in March 1917 (February in the old Russian calendar) that ended the monarchy.

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Dates
8–16 Mar 1917
Place
Saint Petersburg
Also known as
February Revolution of 1917, March Revolution

In March 1917 strikes and a mutiny of the Petrograd garrison ended the reign of Nicholas II. A committee of the Duma proclaimed the Russian Provisional Government, which the United States recognized within days and which promised to keep fighting the war.

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  1. 8–16 Mar 1917 February Revolution
Proof 3 sources
  1. The Abdication of Nicholas II (manifesto of 15 March 1917), Digital History Reader, Virginia Tech, 15 Mar 1917. Primary record
    In agreement with the Imperial Duma We have thought it well to renounce the Throne of the Russian Empire and to lay down the supreme power.
  2. The Ambassador in Russia (Francis) to the Secretary of State, March 17, 1917 (FRUS 1918, Russia, vol. I, doc. 4), U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian, 17 Mar 1917. Primary record
    Abdication of Emperor and King [acting] for himself and son officially promulgated.
  3. The Minister in Sweden (Morris) to the Secretary of State, March 15, 1917 (FRUS 1918, Russia, vol. I, doc. 3), U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian, 15 Mar 1917. Primary record
    This committee proclaimed itself the Provisional Government and sent out following proclamation
    In case telegraphic communication is interrupted with Petrograd owing to revolution I am cabling following
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