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Title: History Of The Day - Imelda Marcos Parts with Her Shoes (1986)
Post by: TFD on Feb 25, 2014, 09:31 AM
When Philippine political leader Ferdinand Marcos and his wife Imelda were driven into exile following the assassination of opposition leader Benigno Aquino, they left behind evidence of a lavish lifestyle that pointed to possible corruption and embezzlement. The former first lady's shoe collection, which numbered in the thousands, became a symbol of the Marcos's excesses. Despite her alleged misdeeds, Imelda returned to home after Ferdinand's death and ran for president with what result? Discuss (http://forum.thefreedictionary.com/postst53995_Imelda-Marcos-Parts-with-Her-Shoes--1986-.aspx)