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Independence Day pictures from 1947 you must see
As we celebrate Independence Day, take a look at these pictures captured when India 'made its tryst with destiny.'
Updated: August 14, 2014 15:06 IST
1 / 8As we celebrate Independence Day, take a look at these pictures captured when India 'made its tryst with destiny.'
Lord Mountbatten, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and Dr. Rajendra Prasad in a pleasant interlude at the Independence Day session of the Constituent Assembly on August 15, 1947. (Express archive photo)
2 / 8Jawaharlal Nehru, as he delivered his famous 'tryst with destiny' speech on the midnight of August 15, 1947. (Express archive photo)
3 / 8Jawaharlal Nehru is seen delivering his famous 'tryst with destiny' speech on the midnight of August 15, 1947. (Express archive photo)
4 / 8This rare 1947 photograph provided by the Ministry of Defence shows Lord Mountbatten, Edwina Mountbatten and Jawaharlal Nehru at the first Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi. A report in Fauji Akhbar said Mountbatten and Nehru rescued children lost in the crowds by making them board the state coach. (Express archive photo)
5 / 8Distinguished audience is seen watching Jawaharlal Nehru delivering his famous 'tryst with destiny' speech on the midnight of August 15, 1947. (Express archive photo)
6 / 8People throng North Block and South Block on August 15, 1947. (Express archive photo)
7 / 8Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru during the midnight session of the Constituent Assembly of India held on 14 and 15 August 1947. (Express archive photo)
8 / 8PM Jawaharlal Nehru addresses the nation from Red Fort on Independence Day, August 15, 1947. (Express archive photo)
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