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What individuals and events in history are a source of pride for São Tomé and Príncipe?
That's interesting. Can you tell me more about the struggle for independence?
During the struggle for independence, there were several political parties and groups that fought against Portuguese colonial rule, including the Movement for the Liberation of Sao Tome and Principe (MLSTP), which eventually became the country's ruling party. The country gained independence peacefully on July 12, 1975, and the first president of São Tomé and Príncipe was Manuel Pinto da Costa.