Background to the 20th anniversary of Republic Day, 31st May 1981

Pamphlet issued by the Commission for Justice and Reconciliation about the background to the 20th anniversary of the Republic Day on 31st May 1981. The meaning of Republic is also discussed, followed by the brief survey of significant events since 1961. These events include: the general strike, represive legislation, labour unrest, school boycotts, civil war, and the rights of citizenship.