People's Action Party of Singapore outside Changi Jail
Jun. 06, 1959 - People's Action Party Members Released from Jail : The eight members of the People's Action Party - which recently won the Singapore elections - and who have been held in Changi Jail since the 1956 riots - have been released. This follows an ultimatum from the leader of the Party - Mr. Lee Kuan Yew the Prime minister designate - that he would not form a Government until the men were released. Singapore has been declared an independent state within the Commonwealth. Photo shows youthful supporters with their banners outside the prison gates - prior to release of the detainees
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13191154
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46938916
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(c) Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans
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