Proclamation of the Republic is celebrated on November 15th

In day November 15, 1889 took place in Brazil, in the city of Rio de Janeiro (Capital at the time) to Proclamation of the Republic, signed by the president Marshal Deodoro da Fonseca (1827-1892).

From this day on, the beginning of the was republican it's the end of the Constitutional Parliamentary Monarchy. The Brasil República can be divided into five phases: Old Republic, Vargas Era, Populist Republic, Military Dictatorship and New Republic.

See also: Flag day activities.

The proclamation of the Republic Day

every year on the day (November 15th) is celebrated the The proclamation of the Republic Day, and it is a National holiday.

What were the reasons that led to the proclamation of the Republic? After the Paraguay War, the Brazilian military began to demand more recognition from the government.

A group of military personnel led by the Marshal Deodoro da Fonseca 

carried out a coup d'état in the Empire. One of the most important facts that boosted the republican movement was the abolition of slavery, through the Lei Áurea, signed on May 13, 1888.

School activities on the Proclamation of the Republic

Check out our suggested list of educational activities that can be done in the classroom with students;

• Propose drawings for coloring and collages (Children's Education);
• Textual productions with students (Individual or collective);
• Making of Souvenirs and Decorative Murals for the Classroom (Children's Education);
• Conversation circle in the school patio or in the living room;
• Realization of a theater or juggler with the class;
• Reading aloud with students (Teacher starts and then asks a student to read and so on);
• Flag hoisting;
• Illustration of Brazil – positive and negative aspects;
• Illustrated panel;
• Poetry reading in the classroom;
• Music Presentations;
• Reproduction of the National Anthem/drawing;
• Singing National Anthem;
• Flag colors presentation;
• Anthem of the Flag;
• 24 Printable Activities;
• Among others…

Anthem of the Proclamation of the Republic

The lyrics of the Anthem of the Proclamation of the Republic were written by Medeiros de Albuquerque, and the music was composed by Leopoldo Miguez.

Be an unfolded canopy of light.
Under the wide expanse of these skies
This corner rebel that the past
Come redeem from the most vile labés!
Be a speaking glory hymn
Of hope, of a new future!
With visions of triumphs pack
Who for him fighting arise!

Freedom! Freedom!
Spread your wings over us!
of the fights in the storm
Let us hear your voice!

We don't even believe that slaves once
Has there been in such a noble Country…
Today the red flash of dawn
Find brothers, not hostile tyrants.
We're all the same! to the future
We will know, together, to take
Our august standard that, pure,
Shine, ovante, from the Fatherland on the altar!

Freedom! Freedom!
Spread your wings over us!
of the fights in the storm
Let us hear your voice!

If you need brave breasts
There is blood on our banner,
Living blood of the Tiradentes hero
Named this daring pavilion!
Messengers of peace, peace we want,
Our strength and power is of love
But from the war in the supreme trances
You will see us fight and win!

Freedom! Freedom!
Spread your wings over us!
of the fights in the storm
Let us hear your voice!

From Ipiranga it is necessary that the cry
Be a superb cry of faith!
Brazil has already emerged freed,
On the regal purples standing.
Hey, then, Brazilians forward!
Blond greens, let's reap!
Be our country triumphant,
Free land of free brothers!

Freedom! Freedom!
Spread your wings over us!
of the fights in the storm
Let us hear your voice!