Information Resources on Independence

Speeches

Broadcast on Draft Independence Constititution by Premier, Dr. Eric Wlliams. Source: Government Press Release, No 103.

Independence Day Broadcast to the Nation by Prime Minister Dr. Eric Williams. Source: Government Press Release, No. 301. 

Dr Eric Williams' address to the Youth Rally, Queen's Park Oval, 30 August, 1962. Source: Government Press Release No. 293.

Address by the Queen's representative, H.R.H. the Princess Royal, at the State Opening of the First Parliament, 31 August 1962. Source: Government Press Release No. 288.

Address by Dr. Eric Williams at the State Opening of the First Parliament, 31 August 1962. Source: Government Press Release No. 300. 

Government Press Releases

Draft Independence Constitution

Independence Conference, Marlborough, London, United Kingdom

Independence Celebrations Committee

National Anthem Competition

National Flag, Coat of Arms and Motto

Establishment of the Defence Force


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