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63 rd Anniversary of Burma’s Martyr Day Ceremony. Presented By Ye Htut V- President IFBNC. July 17, 2010 Manhattan, New York City, U.S.A. Sponsored by. International Foundation for Burma National Congress IFBNC. Founder of Burma General Aung San. Who is General Aung San.
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63rd Anniversary of Burma’s Martyr Day Ceremony Presented By Ye Htut V- President IFBNC July 17, 2010 Manhattan, New York City, U.S.A
Sponsoredby International Foundation for Burma National Congress IFBNC
Who is General Aung San • Bogyoke Aung San is a Burmese revolutionary, nationalist and the founder of the modern Burmese army called Tatmadaw. He is an instrumental hero in bringing about Burma's independence from British colonial rule; however, unfortunately he was assassinated six months before his final achievement. He is recognized as the leading architect of Burma independence, and the founder of the Union of Burma. • Affectionately known as "Bogyoke" (General), U Aung San has still widely admired by the citizens of Burma, and his name is still invoked in Burmese politics till these days.
Assassination • Gen. Aung San (a father of Aung San SuuKyi) and other independence leaders were assassinated by Galon U Saw of a rival political group on July 19 in 1947. • The assassinated cabinet members were General Aung San, ThakinMya, Dedoke U Ba Cho, Abdul Razak, U Ba Win, MahnBaKhaing, U OhnMaung and MaungHtwe.
We, citizens of Burma, always salute them for their sacrifices
Poem for Martyr's Day Aung San Zarni Born on February 13 was heBorn in 1915 to Lawyer U Pa ThaIn the City Of Blessed MeguayMother's name was Daw SuThe year 1947 died he,On July 19th everyone wept.He is the cause of our Independence.He is the founder father of this nation.The blessings he had given us, the words he had uttered.....How can we ever take those out of our minds.....
Conclusion • Bogyoke Aung San is the father of Aung San SuuKyi, a Nobel Peace Laureate and national democracy leader. • Aung San SuuKyi follows the Aung San’s spirit • She believes that fighting for democracy in Burma is a second independence from military dictatorship. • We must pay full respect to our national hero Aung San and keep flourishing his spirit forever.
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