Marcus Garvey’s body is returned to Jamaica- This Day in Jamaican History

It was on this day 43 years ago that the body of Pan-Africanist, Marcus Garvey was returned to Jamaica from England and buried at National Heroes Park in Kingston. He was the first Jamaican to be declared a National Hero. For a wealth of knowledge on the life and social contributions of Marcus Garvey you can start here.

(top-entrance to National Heroes Park in Kingston, l-Marcus Garvey Memorial and burial ground, r-Marcus Garvey plaque)

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Pics from: Britannica.com, Pbase.com

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