Following Uganda's independence from the United Kingdom in 1962, Amin remained in the armed forces, rising to the position of major and being appointed Commander of the Army in 1965. Amin launched a 1971 military coup and declared himself President.
Amin was following Uganda's independence from the United Kingdom in 1962, Amin remained in the armed forces. Amin was following Uganda's independence from the United Kingdom in 1962, Amin was rising to the position of major. Amin was following Uganda's independence from the United Kingdom in 1962, Amin was being appointed Commander of the Army in 1965. Amin launched a 1971 military coup. Amin declared himself President.