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The following events occurred in August 1947: August 1, 1947 (Friday) ...
1947 was a common year ... Flag of Pakistan, the country that gained independence on August 14, 1947 Flag of India, the country that gained independence on August 15, ...
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August 1947 events by continent (5 C) Pages in category "August 1947 events" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total.
"Tryst with Destiny" was an English-language speech by Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, to the Indian Constituent Assembly in the Parliament House, on the eve of India's Independence, towards midnight on 14 August 1947. The speech spoke on the aspects that transcended Indian history.
On 14 August 1947, the new Dominion of Pakistan came into being, with Muhammad Ali Jinnah sworn in as its first Governor-General in Karachi. The following day, 15 August 1947, India, now Dominion of India, became an independent country, with official ceremonies taking place in New Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru assuming the office of prime minister.
The Gold Star Lapel Button was established by Act of Congress, Public Law 80-306, in August 1947. [1] A Next of Kin Lapel Button is issued when service members die while on active duty but outside of a qualifying conflict, such as during a training accident. [2]
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