A
look at the evolution of five nations during the last century.
The
people stand up Listen
Husband
and wife Xu Xiaobing and Hou Bo stood side by side to hear
Chairman Mao proclaim the people's Republic of China in Beijing
in 1949.
Tryst
with destiny Listen
The journalist Khushwant Singh traveled to
Delhi to hear Jawaharlal Nehru formally announce Indian Independence
in 1947, and see the Indian flag replace the Union Jack.
Fighting
for a homeland Listen
Abba Eban saw his ambition achieved when the UN General
Assembly voted for the partition of Palestine allowing the creation
of a Jewish State.
We
could do what we liked Listen
When
Ghana gained its independence in 1957 John Offeh was a shy young
man - he thanks his country's new found liberty for giving him
the courage to ask girls to dance.
People
without a nation Listen
Tara Jaff is a Kurd who was born in Iraq. From
her father she's learnt about the history and culture of the
Kurds - a people with no nation of their own.
