Remembering Lee Kuan Yew - Singapore's first Prime Minister from 1959 to 1990. In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Mr Lee's birth, these images are available for complimentary download and non-commercial use for the occasion only.
The images are but a sampling of what is available from the National Archives of Singapore. Please contact us for assistance if you need to use other images relating to Mr Lee.
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1959-1960
Year: 1959
Source: Ministry of Information and the Arts Collection, courtesy of National Archives of Singapore
Description: Portrait of Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, taken when he was 36. Educated at Raffles College Singapore and Fitzwilliam College England, he became Singapore first Prime Minister in 1959, and served until November 1990.
Media - Image No: 19980007538 - 0082
Year: 1960
Source: Ministry of Information and the Arts Collection, courtesy of National Archives of Singapore
Description: Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew playing table-tennis when he graced the opening of Tanah Merah Holiday Camp. The seaside camp could accommodate 50 people and had enough grounds for more camping sites.
Media - Image No: 19980000262 - 0041
1961-1962
Year: 1961
Source: Ministry of Culture Collection, courtesy of National Archives of Singapore
Description: The Battle for Merger radio talks - This was one of the twelve talks by Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew broadcasted over Radio Singapore. He spoke on the need for merger with Malaya and exposed the treat of the Communists.
Media - Image No: 19980001447 -0085
Year: 1962
Source: Ministry of Information and the Arts Collection, courtesy of National Archives of Singapore
Description: Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew speaking at a dinner in Cathay Restaurant, hosted jointly by the four Singapore Chambers of Commerce to welcome him back from his world tour.
Media - Image No: 19980001655 - 0001
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1963
Year: 1963
Source: Ministry of Information and the Arts Collection, courtesy of National Archives of Singapore
Description: Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew at a press conference addressing about Operation Coldstore that was launched on 2 February 1963, aimed at safeguarding Singapore from communist threat.
Media - Image No: 20120000397 - 0008
Year: 1963
Source: Primary Production Department Collection, courtesy of National Archives of Singapore
Description: Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew was known to tour rural districts to hear citizens' feedback first hand. This image features him at one of such visits.
Media - Image No: 20060000824 - 0093
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