Celebrations to mark the independence of Uganda (9 October 1962)

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On 9 October 1962, as celebrations are held to mark the independence of Uganda, Milton Obote, the country’s first head of government, swears an oath of allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, since his country is now a full member of the Commonwealth.

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Source: Grandscale celebrations on Uganda becoming independent. [online]. TOPFOTO/PAL. 09-10-1962. ID: 24015179. Retrieved from http://www.belgaimage.be.

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Celebrations to mark the independence of Uganda (9 October 1962)