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Jamaica's Independence from the British celebrated when the British Union Jack is lowered and Jamaica's black, green and gold flag is seen fluttering upwards into the midnight night sky August 5, 1962.

Two children seated on a float waving to the crowd. On the float is written " Bureau of Health Education" with its symbol displayed.

Princess Margaret is seen standing in Jamaica's Parliament with members of Parliament. Everyone is standing while Princess Margaret is addressing the Parliament. The Jamaica coat of arms is seen on the wall in the parliament. This event took place…

Lucille Mathurin Mair sitting at a table.

Interior of Gordon House showing two maces that are used during the opening of parliament lying on tables.

Black and white photographs showing Princess Margaret on the occasion of the first opening of the Jamaican parliament. She is seen here addressing the parliament from a microphone as she reads from a document. Nine other persons are seen in the…

Two elderly couple dancing the Quadrille while the villagers look on

The massed bands parading at the Flag Raising Ceremony at the National Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica

Two officers lower the union Jack, Jamaica's Flag before Independence while unlookers look on.

The building housing the headquarters of the Jamaica Defence force at Up Park Camp.