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BUSTAMANTE, Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander (1884-1977). During 1937-38 there was much social unrest, Bustamante became the champion of the working class. He confronted the power of the colonial Governor. In Sept. 1940 he was detained for alleged violations of the Defense of the Realm Act and was released 17 months later. In 1943 he founded the Jamaica Labour Party with himself as head. Sir Bustamante became Jamaica’s first Prime Minister in 1962. Photograph, B&W, head & shoulders pose, 4”x5” Signed in green ink. Fine condition.....$85.00
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