David Marshall and the Labour Front
Learning about Singapore's first Chief Minister and the quest for Merdeka (independence).
Key Questions
- 1Who was David Marshall and what was his goal?
- 2What does "Merdeka" mean to Singaporeans?
- 3Why did the Merdeka talks in London fail initially?
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