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Article: EMOTIONAL PINOCHET ENDS ARMY CAREER.(News/National/International)
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- Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO)
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- March 11, 1998
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Byline: Eduardo Gallardo Associated Press
SANTIAGO, Chile -- Gen. Augusto Pinochet ended a 65-year army career Tuesday, stepping down as commander during an emotional ceremony while demonstrators clashed with police in protests over his new job: senator for life.
Pinochet, whose military career turned him into one of the longest-lasting dictators in Latin America, had tears in his eyes and his voice broke repeatedly during a brief speech at the farewell ceremony at Santiago's Military Academy.
``Fatherland of mine, I've been your soldier and that makes me happy,'' he said. ``As I retire today, I can say I leave the army in a situation that is a ...