The civil rights movement was a heroic episode in American history. It aimed to give African Americans the same citizenship rights that whites took for granted.
Glimpses of the First Republic Day Celebrations and India's First President. Unforgettable scenes of enthusiasm and rejoicing marked the beginning of a new era in Indian History when the Republic of India was born with the swearing in of Dr. Rajendra Prasad as the as the first President.
Confidence votes 4. Rajendra Prasad (1884-1963) was the first President the Republic of India. He held this post from 26 January 1950 to 13th May 1963. He was succeeded by his Vice President, Sir Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.