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When Anthony Mamo, the first President of the newly created republic of Malta,
opened the new Parliament chamber The Times reported on the occasion under
the headline “Malta sees its role as peacemaker”. He spoke of his hope that
“Malta will become a truly free nation”. With “the departure of the last
British soldier” he would lead his country to “promote friendship” and take
on a “role of neutrality”.

Lawyer who became the first president of Malta and a symbol of the island’s independence.