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When did Burma get freedom?
4 January 1948
Independence (1948–1962) On 4 January 1948, the nation became an independent republic, under the terms of the Burma Independence Act 1947. The new country was named the Union of Burma, with Sao Shwe Thaik as its first president and U Nu as its first prime minister.
What is the motto of Myanmar?
This article contains Burmese script.
| State Seal of Myanmar | |
|---|---|
| Crest | A mullet Or |
| Blazon | Gule a map of Myanmar Or surrounded by a laurel of the same |
| Supporters | Two Chinthe sejant Or |
| Motto | ပြည်ထောင်စု သမ္မတ မြန်မာနိုင်ငံတော် |
What is the name of Myanmar President?
President of Myanmar
| President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent Myint Swe (Acting) since 1 February 2021 | |
| Style | His Excellency (formal) |
| Member of | Cabinet National Defence and Security Council |
| Residence | Presidential Palace |
Why did the military take power in Myanmar?
The coup may have been driven by the military’s goal to preserve its central role in Burmese politics. The Defence Services Act imposes a mandatory retirement age of 65 for the Armed Forces’ Commander-in-Chief. Min Aung Hlaing had also hinted a potential entry into politics as a civilian, after his retirement.
Who founded Burma?
Over the next 30 years, Anawrahta founded the Pagan Kingdom, unifying for the first time the regions that would later constitute the modern-day Burma.
Who is Myanmar first president?
Sao Shwe Thaik became the president of the Union of Burma on 4 January 1948 at its independence, served as the head of state until 16 March 1952. The following is his first presidential address to the nation on the day of independence, 4 January 1948.
Why is there so much armed struggle in Burma’s politics?
Not surprisingly, then, these courageous battle experiences in World War II were to have a deep impact on the youthful leaders of Burma’s national liberation movement, and this perhaps goes some way in explaining the primacy of armed struggle for most political parties in Burma since independence.
What caused Burma’s economic malaise?
In any analysis of Burma’s economic malaise, political isolationism, or ethnic conflict, the havoc wrought by World War II is a vital starting point. Largely forgotten by the world outside, the war was in fact to be just the beginning of Burma’s troubles.
What was it like to live in Burma?
Among Burma’s diverse ethnic races, virtually no one was to escape unscathed. Other countries have long since tried to put behind them the tragic memories of those dark days. But in Burma the war was to leave deep physical and psychological scars that have never really been erased.
What happened to Burma’s National Liberation Movement?
Tragically, Aung San himself, who perhaps more than any other Burman leader had won the respect of Burma’s minorities, was assassinated in July 1947 shortly before independence was achieved. But the shadows of all these heroes of the national liberation movement still loom large over the country.