August 31, 1962 — T&T’s moment of destiny
Politics
Elections 2025
August 28, 2025
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Ryan BaÂchoo
Lead EdÂiÂtor- NewsÂgathÂerÂing
As Trinidad and ToÂbaÂgo was close to beÂcomÂing an inÂdeÂpenÂdent naÂtion in 1962, the T&T Guardian chronÂiÂcled the hisÂtoric moÂment. On AuÂgust 30, 1962, the newsÂpaÂper preÂviewed what was to come that night—the lowÂerÂing of the Union Jack and the raisÂing of the naÂtionÂal flag.
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