Gold Coast [i.e. Ghana] debate on constitutional reform, 1953-07
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Scope and Contents
166 x 114 mm. Showing the Prime Minister Dr Kwame Nkrumah opening the debate on constitutional reform in the Legislative Assembly of the Gold Coast. Sir Emmanuel Quist is seated in the Speaker's chair. The proposals asked Her Majesty's Government for the introduction of a bill declaring the Gold Coast to be an independent sovereign state within the Commonwealth. The Gold Coast was finally granted independence (as Ghana) in March 1957. The lengthy caption on the reverse provides more detail on this matter.
Dates
- Creation: 1953-07
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition.
Former / Other Reference
K.15407
Existence and Location of Copies
CN 1461.
General
SG.
Finding aid date
2003-09-16 15:23:29+00:00
Repository Details
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