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Aung San (b. 13 Feb 1915, Natmauk, Burma [now Myanmar]--d. July 19, 1947, Rangoon [now Yangon]), Burmese nationalist leader and assassinated hero who was instrumental in securing Burma's independence from Great Britain. Before World War II Aung San was actively anti-British; he then allied with the Japanese during World War II, but switched to the Allies before leading the Burma's drive for ...

Nu, U. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001 ...

Back to Modern History SourceBook Modern History Sourcebook: U Nu: Burma Looks Ahead, 1951 THE TASK BEFORE US Convocation Address by Prime Minister U Nu of Burma at the University of Rangoon, December 22, 1951 Today I am to confer degrees to the candidates who have succeeded in the University examination. But I want to do more than that. I want to confer a charge to all students, not only to the ...