Republic of Anguilla

Republic of Anguilla
1967–1969
Motto: Strength and Endurance[1]
Location of Anguilla
StatusUnrecognised state
CapitalThe Valley
Common languagesEnglish
GovernmentRepublic
Council Chairman 
• 1967
Peter Adams
• 1967–1969
Ronald Webster
Treasurer 
• 1967–1969
Walter Hodge
LegislatureIsland Council
Senate
House of Representatives
History 
• First declaration
of independence
12 July 1967
• Second declaration
of independence
7 February 1969
19 March 1969
• Interim agreement
July 1971
CurrencyAnguilla Liberty dollar[2]
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla
Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla
Today part ofAnguilla

The Republic of Anguilla was a short-lived, unrecognised independent state on the island of Anguilla. It lasted from 11 July 1967 until 19 March 1969, when British control was re-established.[3]

  1. ^ The Coat of arms includes "Strength and Endurance" in it, indicating that that is the national motto.
  2. ^ A complete gallery of coins of the Republic of Anguilla, Colnect (colnect.com). Retrieved on 2017-04-19.
  3. ^ Abbott, George C. (1971). "Political Disintegration: The Lessons of Anguilla". Government and Opposition. 6 (1): 58–74. doi:10.1111/j.1477-7053.1971.tb00812.x. ISSN 0017-257X. S2CID 144431370.

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