Lee Kwan Yew—The Giant of Singapore Passes Away

 Singapore’s first Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Kwan Yew passed away on Monday, March 23, 2015. Mr. Lee was 91 years old. Mr. Lee was one of the giants of the post-war period. It was his vision and strength that set the direction for the miracle that is the Singapore of today. Mr. Lee knew his own mind and spoke his ideas forcefully. Although Mr. Lee had been retired for decades, his presence was still felt in the Republic. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the country. Surely his name and legacy will be mentioned again and again during the celebrations this summer. This week’s question then is: Who do you think were the great leaders of the post-war period? Please log in and give us your thoughts.

Lee Kwan Yu Obit

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RG21: ASEAN Member-Singapore

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