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In 1955, a political conspiracy to overthrow Marieke Güman's government and install Colonel Johannes Veldthuys as dictator was uncovered before it could happen. Johannes Veldthuys was notable for his views against the Güman administration, having called it a "corrupt aristocracy" in 1954. He was reportedly approached by like-minded wealthy businessmen (who were allegedly opposed to the Guman administration's increasingly strict labor laws) and was convinced to organize a coup. The coup was supposed to happen before Edgar Güman's term ends in 1955 but was delayed due to logistical issues with Veldthuys' brigade.
[[File:8th regiment soldiers that took part in arresting Veldhuys parading through the marching grounds in Nieuw Amsterdam.jpg|thumb|Armoured formations of the 8th regiment that took part in arresting Veldhuys parading through the marching grounds in Nieuw Amsterdam.]]
When Marieke Güman was elected as raedspensionaris, she had already received reports of this alleged secret conspiracy and had ordered a probe into the matter. On 11 November 1955, a government raid was launched at a military base in Camp Laer, Pavonia, where Veldthuys and his brigade were stationed. A brief firefight ensued between Veldthuys' brigade and pro-government forces. Veldthuys' brigade was soon overrun, and they were forced to stand down. Johannes Veldthuys and several members of his brigade were captured and stood trial.
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