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IN THE GRIP OF CHANGE

The Caribbean and its British Diaspora

Government leaflet on Jamaican independence

Title
Government leaflet on Jamaican independence
Description
Jamaica was the first British colony in the Caribbean to gain independence on 6 August 1962. The Jamaican government produced leaflets to communicate the meaning of independence and encourage citizens to have pride in their country.
Creator
Government Public Relations Office, Jamaica
Location
Printed by United Printers Ltd., 124 Marcus Garvey Drive, Kingston, Jamaica
Date
1962
Collection
Independence
Source
See more details on the Senate House Library archives catalogue
Rights
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Item Number
8
The front of the leaflet, which folds in three, has an image at the centre with the outline of the island of Jamaica with its national flag at its centre. The text in the middle of the island's outline says 'Yours!' and below it the text says: 'Love it, work for it, be proud of it'. On the left fold reasons for being proud of Jamaica are given. On the right fold the Jamaican coat of arms is printed with the text: 'Independence: what it means to us'.
The front of the leaflet, which folds in three, has an image at the centre with the outline of the island of Jamaica with its national flag at its centre. The text in the middle of the island's outline says 'Yours!' and below it the text says: 'Love it, work for it, be proud of it'. On the left fold reasons for being proud of Jamaica are given. On the right fold the Jamaican coat of arms is printed with the text: 'Independence: what it means to us'.
The front of the leaflet, which folds in three, has an image at the centre with the outline of the island of Jamaica with its national flag at its centre. The text in the middle of the island's outline says 'Yours!' and below it the text says: 'Love it, work for it, be proud of it'. On the left fold reasons for being proud of Jamaica are given. On the right fold the Jamaican coat of arms is printed with the text: 'Independence: what it means to us'.

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