The 1955 Election and David Marshall
Exploring the victory of the Labour Front and the tenure of Singapore's first Chief Minister.
Key Questions
- 1Why was the 1955 election considered the first "real" election in Singapore?
- 2What were David Marshall's primary goals during the Merdeka Talks?
- 3Why did Marshall eventually resign as Chief Minister?
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