Two Islands, One Flag
On August 31, 1962, Trinidad and Tobago became an independent nation, ending centuries of colonial rule under a new red, white, and black flag.
Tagged: decolonization
Seventeen Words That Made a Nation
On August 17, 1945, Sukarno and Hatta proclaimed Indonesia's independence in Jakarta, birthing the world's fourth-largest nation.
Freedom at Midnight
On August 15, 1947, India became an independent nation, ending nearly two centuries of British colonial rule.
The Day Chad Raised Its Own Flag
On August 11, 1960, the African nation of Chad proclaimed its independence from French rule and stepped onto the world stage.