Lee Kuan Yew: The Man and the Vision
Lee Kuan Yew: The Man and the Vision
Navigation:
The Man:
Introduction
Biography
Family
Awards
His Quotes
The Singapore Story:
Political Career
Merger
Independence
Successors
His Legacy:
Policies & Campaigns
Legacies
Reflections
External Links
Bibliography
Project Narrative The Man: Introduction
Lee Kuan Yew led Singapore to independence and served as its first prime minister. He was prime minister from 1959 until he stepped down in 1990. He ruled with the up most authority and had zeal for law and order. With a vision for transforming Singapore from a third world country to a first world country, he battled against colonists and communists and his efforts led to Singapore’s independence. He was in one word, a “legend”.
Before we dwell into the remarkable achievements of Lee Kuan Yew, let us take a brief look at Singapore. Singapore is a dynamic city rich in contrast and colour with a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture. Brimming with unbridled energy, this little dynamo in Southeast Asia embodies the finest of both East and West. A quick overview of Singapore: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnOlKTtcDZg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTHEgXgHDd4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=va9awWNjInE Singapore on Discovery Channel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVP1GdvD2L4
Biography
Lee Kuan Yew
Born: 16 September 1923
Birthplace: Singapore
Political party: People 's Action Party [PAP]
Spouse: Kwa Geok Choo
Education
Lee Kuan Yew was educated at Telok Kurau Primary School, Raffles Institution and Raffles College. His university education was delayed by World War II and the 1942-1945 Japanese occupation of Singapore. During the occupation, he operated a successful black market business selling tapioca-based glue called Stikfas.
Having taken Chinese and Japanese lessons since 1942, he was able to find work transcribing Allied wire reports for the Japanese, as well as being the English-language
Navigation:
The Man:
Introduction
Biography
Family
Awards
His Quotes
The Singapore Story:
Political Career
Merger
Independence
Successors
His Legacy:
Policies & Campaigns
Legacies
Reflections
External Links
Bibliography
Project Narrative The Man: Introduction
Lee Kuan Yew led Singapore to independence and served as its first prime minister. He was prime minister from 1959 until he stepped down in 1990. He ruled with the up most authority and had zeal for law and order. With a vision for transforming Singapore from a third world country to a first world country, he battled against colonists and communists and his efforts led to Singapore’s independence. He was in one word, a “legend”.
Before we dwell into the remarkable achievements of Lee Kuan Yew, let us take a brief look at Singapore. Singapore is a dynamic city rich in contrast and colour with a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture. Brimming with unbridled energy, this little dynamo in Southeast Asia embodies the finest of both East and West. A quick overview of Singapore: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnOlKTtcDZg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTHEgXgHDd4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=va9awWNjInE Singapore on Discovery Channel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVP1GdvD2L4
Biography
Lee Kuan Yew
Born: 16 September 1923
Birthplace: Singapore
Political party: People 's Action Party [PAP]
Spouse: Kwa Geok Choo
Education
Lee Kuan Yew was educated at Telok Kurau Primary School, Raffles Institution and Raffles College. His university education was delayed by World War II and the 1942-1945 Japanese occupation of Singapore. During the occupation, he operated a successful black market business selling tapioca-based glue called Stikfas.
Having taken Chinese and Japanese lessons since 1942, he was able to find work transcribing Allied wire reports for the Japanese, as well as being the English-language
Bibliography: Lee Kuan Yew, Harry. From Third World to First : The Singapore Story: 1965-2000. HarperCollins, 2000.