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Headquarters, Jamaica Defence Force at Up Park Camp
The building housing the headquarters of the Jamaica Defence force at Up Park Camp.
The Union Jack lowered at Midnight August 5, 1962
Two officers lower the union Jack, Jamaica's Flag before Independence while unlookers look on.
The Massed bands which parade at the National Stadium at the Flag raising ceremony
The massed bands parading at the Flag Raising Ceremony at the National Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica
Quadrille done by villagers from Farm
Two elderly couple dancing the Quadrille while the villagers look on
Opening of First Independence Parliament
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…
Maces of Jamaica in Gordon House
Interior of Gordon House showing two maces that are used during the opening of parliament lying on tables.
HRH Princess Margaret opening first session of Parliament
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…
Bureau of Health Education Float
Two children seated on a float waving to the crowd. On the float is written " Bureau of Health Education" with its symbol displayed.
