August 15, 2008

Freedom at Midnight

Today, August 15th is Indian Independence Celebration

( In New York there is a Parade every year in the Third Weekend in August
Location : - 40th and 41st Sts. between Fifth and Park Aves., then south on Madison Ave. to 27th St. Call this number for More Info: 718-932-3240
)

This book chronicles the events in 1947 revolving around Indian independence from British Rule.

The responsibility of the new Nation fell on the shoulders of Jawaharlal Nehru, who became the 1st Prime Minister of India. India adopted a Parliamentary system of Government. Rest IS history!



Amazon.com Link

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