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.
Six minutes later, Dr. Rajendra Prasad sworn in as the President. The birth of Indian Republic and the installation of its first President were announced by a salute of 31 guns shortly after 10-30 a.m.