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PHOTO FLASHBACK:Emperor Haile Selassie’s visit, April 1966

Published:Friday | April 21, 2023 | 6:33 AM
His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Haile Selassie sees students at work in the Engineering Department at the College of Arts, Science and Technology on April 22, 1966. Behind the emperor is the head of the department, S.F. Jurek. and at extreme left is Minister of Education Edwin Allen.
His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Haile Selassie inspecting the cadet corps at Jamaica College on April 22, 1966. His Majesty is escorted by the headmaster, W.H. Middleton, at left.
His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Haile Selassie and Jamaica's First Family having an informal talk in the drawing room at King's House on April 21, 1966. At left is Governor General Sir Clifford Campbell, at right is Her Excellency Lady Campbell and beside her is Eccleston Kean, her lady-in-waiting.
Interpreters at right take down the speech of Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie as he addresses Parliament in Amharic at Gordon House in April 1966. On the throne with His Imperial Majesty is Jamaica's Governor-General Sir Clifford Campbell. Seated at left is Lady Campbell while at right is Major Trevor Johnson.
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There was great anticipation for the visit of His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Haile Selassie.  He was followed by large, curious crowds wherever he went. He, too ,was overwhelmed with joy by the love and support of the Jamaican people.