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IN THE GRIP OF CHANGE

The Caribbean and its British Diaspora

People’s National Party comic, Man of Destiny

Title
People’s National Party comic, Man of Destiny
Description
The comic celebrates Norman Washington Manley’s achievements and promotes him as a potential leader of an independent Jamaica. Manley was the leader of Jamaica's People's National Party and held the position of Jamaica's Premier leading up to independence. Even today comics are an important tool in political communication across the Caribbean.
Creator
People's National Party (Jamaica)
Location
Kingston, Jamaica
Date
1962
Collection
Independence
Source
See more details on the Senate House Library catalogue
Rights
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Item Number
9
A page from the comic about Norman Washington Manley’s political career, encouraging voters to cast their ballot in favour of him as the first Prime Minister of an independent Jamaica.
A page from the comic about Norman Washington Manley’s political career, encouraging voters to cast their ballot in favour of him as the first Prime Minister of an independent Jamaica.
A page from the comic about Norman Washington Manley’s political career, encouraging voters to cast their ballot in favour of him as the first Prime Minister of an independent Jamaica.

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