Independence and Republic Plaques

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Independence and Republic Plaques, By Pen Lister. March 20, 2018. Categories: Maltese Democracy Tags: malta

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Independence Plaque

Some images that are relevant to Malta’s independence. Sources are clearly indicated.

Images held by the National Archives of Malta

These images are available to view at their Flickr gallery, and shown here with hyperlink provided. All images held by the National Archives are copyright protected.

https://flic.kr/p/diXTqG

Oath of Office of Prime Minister Giorgio Borg Olivier during the Day of Independence on the 21 September 1964 Ref. NAM-OPM-996-1964

https://flic.kr/p/7w3Mk4

Jum l-Indipendenza / Day of Independence – 21/09/1964 Prime Minister Dr. Borg Olivier addressing the crowd. Reference: PHO 4283

https://flic.kr/p/e69JtV

Souvenir Malta Independence Celebrations cover

https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20140921/life-features/The-arduous-road-to-independence.536653

Sources

Featured: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AA_view_of_shops_with_anti-British_and_pro-Independence_signs%2C_possibly_on_Kings_Street%2C_Valetta%2C_Malta_(5074435957).jpg


Maltese Republic Plaque

The Maltese Flag

Some images and video that are relevant to the Republic of Malta plaque. Sources are clearly indicated.

Images held by the National Archives of Malta

These images are available to view at their Flickr gallery, and shown here via hyperlink embed. All images held by the National Archives are copyright protected.

https://flic.kr/p/7w3M6P

Jum ir-Repubblika / Republic Day – 13/12/1974 Reference: PHO 4288

https://flic.kr/p/cZx2hC

The day Malta became a Republic – Prime Minister Mr Dom Mintoff together with Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Anton Buttigieg and the President of Malta Sir Anthony Mamo saluting the crowd from the President’s Palace in Valletta.

Video

Malta Becomes a Republic – 1974, Today In History, 13 Dec 17

https://youtube.com/watch?v=H3qpo6HXaBk

Courtesy the AP Archive

Jum ir-Repubblika 1974 u gurament ta’ Duminku Mintoff ta’ Prim Ministru

https://youtube.com/watch?v=8l5Y_sCEE6E

Courtesy YouTube user Ghaqda Duminku Mintoff, under standard YouTube license

Sources

Featured: Open Clip Art Library, Wikimedia https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Malta.svg YouTube Licenceterms & conditions, 8.1 & 8.2