India Installs First President

Series

Series Name
British Paramount News

Issue

Issue No.
1975
Date Released
2 Feb 1950
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 5
Summary
On becoming a republic, India installs Dr Rajendra Prasad as President. Spectacular ceremony is same as formerly accompanied inauguration of new Viceroy. President afterwards takes salute at march past of armed forces.
Keywords
Politics and government; Ceremonies; Military
Library number
18398
Length of story (in feet)
169

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