Meryl Garcia
January 21, 2016

Here Are 12 Old Republic Day Pictures That Will Warm Your Heart

F or most Indians, it’s been customary to be glued to the television every Republic Day. The grand parade at the Rajpath, with all its frills, is a visual treat. The celebrations have changed over the years. Here’a trip down memory lane:

Nepal king — King Tribhuvan of Nepal was the Guest of Honour for the Republic Day in 1951.

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Lama Dance from West Bengal during the Republic Day parade in 1956.

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jacque chiraq — Jacques Chirac, President of France, was the Guest of Honour for Republic Day in 1998.

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kiran republic — IPS Kiran Bedi leading Delhi Police in Republic Day Parade in 1975.

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nelson mandela R Day — Nelson R. Mandela, President of South Africa, was Guest of Honour on Republic Day in 1995.

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Studio/Jan.52,A52h A view of the Republic Day Cultural Pageant Republic Day (January 26, 1952): Tableau showing Youth & Progress The machines depict growing development in transport and industry. The plough symbioses rural economy and the urge to grow more food. — A view of the Republic Day Cultural Pageant in 1952. This tableau is depicting youth and progress.

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Studio/Jan.52,A52h Republic Day Celebrations (January 26, 1952): Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the President of India, driving in State towards the Saluting Base. — Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the President of India, driving in State towards the Saluting Base, during Republic Day celebrations in 1952.

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mario soares — Dr. Mario Soares, President of Portugal, was the Guest of Honour for Republic Day in 1992.

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The first Republic Day parade in 1950.

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Studio/Jan.52,A52h Republic Day Cultural Pageant (January 26, 1952): A section of he huge crowds that witnessed the Parade. — A section of the huge crowd that witnessed the Republic Day parade in 1952.

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chariot r day — Kenneth Kaunda, President of Zambia, was the Guest of Honour for republic Day in 1975.

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DPD/ Jan. 56, A52h CULTURAL PAGENT IN THE REPUBLIC DAY CEREBRATION , AT NEW DELHI (1956) The tableau from Madhya Pradesh was a replica of Mahatma Gandhis hut (Bapu Kuti) at Sevagram. — The tableau from Madhya Pradesh was a replica of Mahatma Gandhi’s hut (Bapu Kuti) at Sevagram, during Republic Day in 1956.

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