An unexpected journey : path to the presidency
Digitised Book 216.73.216.10 (0)
2011
Information About
In this personal memoir, former President S. R. Nathan shares the story of his personal journey set against the backdrop of modern Singapore history and his rise to become two-term president of the nation. Throughout the book, he describes vividly and frankly the momentous events he witnessed, providing new light on many decisive moments in the history of Singapore. He takes the reader behind the scenes in the Istana, describes his duties and responsibilities as elected president and how he develops the office and the presidency institution.
Additional Details
- Title
- An unexpected journey : path to the presidency
- Creators
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- Nathan, S. R., 1924-2016
- Subject
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- Singapore--Politics and government
- Presidents--Singapore--Biography
- Publisher
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- National Library Board Singapore, 2011
- Editions Didier Millet Pte Ltd, 2011
- Contributors
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- Auger, Timothy
- Digital Description
- application/pdf, ill. (some col.)
- Table of Contents
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- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Chapter I. Childhood and the war years -- Chapter II. After the war -- Chapter III. The beginning of my career in Singapore -- Chapter IV. The labour research unit -- Chapter V. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs -- Chapter VI. Entering the newspaper world -- Chapter VII. High Commissioner to Malaysia -- Chapter VIII. Ambassador to the United States -- Chapter IX. A strategic view - the founding of IDSS -- Chapter X. The presidency -- Another view by Mrs Umi Nathan -- Appendix. Post-war reunions -- Index -- Photo credits.
- Copyright
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- All rights reserved. S.R. Nathan, Editions Didier Millet, 2011