Jamaica Independence T-Shirts (Men/Unisex)

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Out of Many, One People! Represent your roots and show off your Jamrock spirit with this modern premium tee celebrating Jamaica’s Independence.

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Jamaica, Land We Love

The Colony of Jamaica gained independence from the United Kingdom on 6 August 1962. In Jamaica, this date is celebrated as Independence Day, a national holiday.

As World War II came to a close, a sweeping movement of decolonisation overtook the world. British Government and local politicians began a long transition of Jamaica from a crown colony into an independent state. The political scene was dominated by PNP and JLP, with the houses of legislature switching hands between the two throughout the 1950s.

After Norman Manley was elected Chief Minister in 1955, he sped up the process of decolonisation via several constitutional amendments. These amendments allowed for greater self-government and established a cabinet of ministers under a Prime Minister of Jamaica.

Under Manley, Jamaica entered the West Indies Federation, a political union of colonial Caribbean islands that, if it had survived, would have united ten British colonial territories into a single, independent state. Jamaica’s participation in the Federation was unpopular, and the results of the 1961 West Indies referendum held by Premier Manley cemented the colony’s withdrawal from the union in 1962. The West Indies Federation collapsed later that year following the departure of Trinidad and Tobago.

In the elections of 1962, the JLP defeated the PNP, resulting in the ascension of Alexander Bustamante to the premiership in April of that year. On 19 July 1962, the Parliament of the United Kingdom passed the Jamaica Independence Act, granting independence as of 6 August with The Queen as Head of State. On that day, the Union Jack was ceremonially lowered and replaced by the Jamaican flag throughout the country. Princess Margaret opened the first session of the Parliament of Jamaica on behalf of The Queen. The first Jamaica Independence Festival was held.

 

Features

Fabric properties pull moisture away from the skin Anti-microbial properties fight against unpleasant odors

  • 100% polyester with a cotton feel
  • 5.3-ounce fabric
  • fabric properties pull moisture away from the skin
  • anti-microbial properties fight against unpleasant odors
  • superb breathability
  • double-needle coverstitching on front neck
  • collar made of 1×1 rib knit
  • double-needle stitching of hem, sleeves and front neck
  • shoulder-to-shoulder taping
  • seamless body

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