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Jamaica's participants in the 1952 Olympic Helsinki Finland

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The picture shows Jamaica's team to the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki, Finland. They are all standing in front of several flags and dressed in blazers and berets.

Jamaica's team to Helsinki Games 1952

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A group of men and women who represented Jamaica at the 1952 Olympic Games poses for a photograph. All are wearing blazers with Britian's flag engraved on the right sides. Their berets are similarly adorned. The women wear pleated skirts. The team…

Scenes from the Olympic Games, London 1948

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Different track events from the 1948 Olympic Games held in London, England can be seen such as Jamaica's Herb McKenley running the 4x400 m relay. Female track events are also shown.

Jamaican participants in Olympic Games, Finland 1952

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Five men are seen in this photograph. These men are Jamaican athletes in the 1952 Olympic Games held in Finland. They are all wearing blazers and berets with the British flag stitched on. One of the men is sitting on a chair.

Helsinki Olympics 1952, Jamaica's Team

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The image shows the opening cermony of the Olympic Games held in Helsinki, Finland in 1952. The photgraph shows the stadium packed with spectators while the flag bearers and their representatives whose countries will be participating pass by. The…

The lowering of the Union Jack at 12:00 midnight August 5, 1962

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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.

Bureau of Health Education Float

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

HRH Princess Margaret opening first session of Parliament

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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…

A portrait of Lucille Mathurin Mair

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Lucille Mathurin Mair sitting at a table.

Maces of Jamaica in Gordon House

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