Monday, April 24, 2006

A new India August 15 1947



The above video is a news reel announcing India's Independence to US audiences on August 15 1947. The first part deals with the Pakistan's Independence the previous day. The video shows Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru delivering his first "Tryst with Destiny" speeech to the assembly in Delhi with Lord and Lady Mountbatten in attendence.

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