Kwame Nkrumah, 1947 - 1957
Scope and Contents
42x60mm. Kwame Nkrumah (1909-1972) became leader of Government Business in 1951, a title altered to Prime Minister in 1952. He led his country to independence in 1957 and was elected President in 1960. He was overthrown by a coup in 1966 and died in exile.
Dates
- Creation: 1947 - 1957
Creator
- From the Fonds: Canham, Peter Holmes, 1914 - 1984 (colonial administrator) (Person)
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Language of Materials
English
Date information
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Finding aid date
2015-04-13 09:25:24+00:00
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