Pathé: Tanganyika Independent (1961)

The transcript describes the historic moment of Tanganyika's independence, highlighting the arrival of the Duke of Edinburgh to represent the Queen at the ceremonies. It provides a brief historical context of Tanganyika's transition from German East Africa to a British mandate and its journey to self-governance. The narrative includes the midnight ceremony where the new flag was raised, marking the official independence. The Duke conveyed a message from the Queen and handed over constitutional instruments to Premier Julius Nyerere, symbolizing the new beginning for Tanganyika.

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