Post-colonialism

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At the stroke of the midnight hour, while the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom.

Jawaharlal Nehru

Said just prior to the moment of India's independence from the British Empire.

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Topic

India Post-colonialism Political independence

Author

Jawaharlal Nehru

Medium

Speech

Language

English

Time

1947 1940s 20th century

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Nehru, Jawaharlal. "Tryst with Destiny." Indian Constituent Assembly. 14 Aug. 1947, New Delhi, India. Speech.

The wind of change is blowing through this continent, and, whether we like it or not, this growth of national consciousness is a political fact.

Harold Macmillan

On African national consciousness.

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Topic

Post-colonialism Colonialism

Author

Harold Macmillan

Medium

Speech

Genre

Political speech

Language

English

Time

1960 1960s 20th century

Authentication Score 3

Citation

MacMillan, Harold. Speech at the 50th anniversary of the Union Parliament. 3 Feb. 1960, Cape Colony Parliament, Capetown, South Africa, Africa.