National Day Parade at the Padang, 1968 : general view [4]



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01 Jan 1968

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This photograph shows a view of military tanks at the National Day Parade (NDP) in 1968, held at the Padang. In the early years, such shows of military might instilled many with pride and inspired confidence for a newly independent Singapore. Photograph donated by Poon Lee Eng and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_515. Title devised by Library staff.


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National Day (Singapore)--Singapore--Photographs

Tanks (Military science)--Singapore--Photographs

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National celebrations

National defence

National Day Parade

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This digital copy (c) National Library Board Singapore 2008. The original work (c) Poon Lee Eng.

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