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Duke Of Kent Meets Sierra Leone Tribal Chiefs

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  • 1961-5-22

The Duke of Kent, who is representing Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at the Independence celebrations in Sierra Leone, shakes hands with chiefs of the tribes of Sierra Leone at a garden party held at Government House in Freetown, the capital. Sier...

Central Office of Information, London

Armed Troops in Freetown

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  • 1967-4-4

Armed troops standing by in Freetown as Sierra Leon's election results were announced last month. Followers of Mr. Siaka Stevens' All People's Congress Party kept chanting 'APC has won, but within minutes of being sworn-in as Premier, Mr. Stevens ...

The Times of Ceylon Press

Duke of Kent Meets Sierra Leone Government

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  • 1961-5-19

The Duke of Kent, representing Queen Elizabeth II at Sierra Leon's independence celebrations, posing with members of the Government of Sierra Leone at a garden party at Government House, Freetown, the day before Independence Day, April 27th. Left ...

Central Office of Information, London

Prime Minister Siaka Stevens Meets the Muslims of Sierra Leone

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  • 1961-6-30

Watched by Prime Minsiter Siaka (centre) and other dignitaries Stevens from a balcony of the Law Court Building in Freetown, colourfully-dressed women march through the street during recent celebrations marking the birthday of the Prophet Mohamed....

United Press International (UK) Ltd.

Road Block in Freetown

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  • 1967-4-4

This road block consisting of a damaged vehicle, empty oil drums, and huge stones, was erected by civilians in a Freetown street on March 21st, as Army Chief, brig, David Lansana, declared martial law after pacing the newly designated Premier Siak...

United Press International (UK) Ltd.