Today, August 15, India celebrates 67 years of Independence
from British rule. Though not bloodless this
freedom was won by a revolution of nonviolence and peaceful resistance under
the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi. I am
so proud of India. May she continue to
prosper and grow.
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Gandhi at the spinning wheel, Sabarmati Ashram, 1925
Charkha (spinning wheel) became the symbol of National Unity
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Started for Dandi from Ahmedabad at 6.30 A.M. on foot
with 78 followers for the historic Salt March, March 12, 1930
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With the Congress President Jawaharlal Nehru, Lucknow, 1936
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Gandhi went on fast as ruler of Rajkot did not keep promise given to people, Rajkot,
March 1939
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Gandhi and Nehru leaving Segaon to attend
the Working Committee meeting at Wardha, September 1939
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Gandhi and Nehru at the mass spinning during the National Week, Delhi, April 1946
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| India celebrates Independence August 15, 1947 |
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Jawaharlal Nehru, India's First Prime Minister August, 1947
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