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His Majesty's laws are essentially a honor code, they
teach morality and traditional values. All aspects of
society are defined including marriage, business rights,
land ownership and death. The Emperor said, "It is
essential that the law be clear and intelligible to each and
every citizen of Our Empire, so that he may without
difficulty ascertain what are his rights and duties in the
ordinary course of life, and this has been accomplished in
the Civil Code."
Source: Omar Tobijah ~ FB post ~ 1 Oct 2019
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Attempted coup using Prince Asfa Wossen as authority figure-head who was under duress by the
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(London, Dec 14, 1960)Crown Prince Asfa Wassan, eldest son of Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia,
has taken over leadership of the African nation in a swift coup to end “3000 years of injustice,”Radio
Addis Ababa reported yesterday[Dec, 13].The 44-year-old crown prince said, the government was in
the full control of himself backed by the army and police.Emperor Selassie, the “Conquering Lion of
Judah,” traces his ancestry to King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.In Sao Paulo, Brazil, where the
emperor is visiting, the tiny monarch said he had reports from the Ethiopian capital that “the
situation is normal.
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(Washington, Dec 24)The coup in Ethiopia last Thursday which reportedly ousted Emperor Haile
Selassie and turned the reins of government over to his son, Crown-Prince Asfa-Wossen, appeared
this week to have ended in failure with the return of the Emperor from Brazil later in the week, where
he was on a state-visit when the coup was reported. Although the news from the nation’s capitol city
of Addis Ababa was still sketchy this week, this much appeared true. Upon the return of his father the
Crown-Prince renounced the coup, charging his action was forced, and swore continuing loyalty to
the Emperor. There were reports following the coup that in inhuman massacre had broken out and
that there were bloody battles in the streets of the nation’s capitol city. The return of the Emperor
was reportedly greeted by throngs of thousands of his subjects who proclaimed anew their loyalty
everywhere he appeared. At the beginning: of this week this much was certain. The coup had failed,
and Haile Selassie, “King of Kings”, “The Lion of Judah”, direct descendant of King Solomon was still
Emperor and ruler of Ethiopia.
(both articles are found on)
Page 1
Jackson Avocate,
Jackson, Mississippi, Saterday, December 24, 1960
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Ten minutes later, a jeep with a mounted machine gun appeared, followed by an armored car. They
were Imperial Bodyguard soldiers, wearing grim expressions and also combat helmets in place of
their usual pith helmets. Camouflage fatigues and ammo belts had replaced the regular olive-green
drill. A voice came over a loudspeaker mounted on the armored truck: “People.
Remain calm. His Majesty Crown Prince Asfa Wossen has taken over the government. He will be
making an announcement at noon today. Listen to Radio AddisAbaba at noon. Radio Addis at noon.
People. Remain calm . . .” I wandered away from the gate and drifted over to the hospital. W. W. Gonad
was sitting in the breezeway outside the blood bank, a transistor radio on his lap, and nurses and
probationers sitting close to him.He looked excited, happy.
At noon in our bungalow we gathered around the Grundig and Rosina’s transistor radio, one tuned to
the BBC and the second to Radio Addis Ababa. Almaz stood to oneside; Genet shared a chair with me.
Hema took the clock down from the mantelpiece and wound it; the unguarded expression on her face
showed the depth of her anxiety.Matron seemed the least concerned, blowing on a cup of dark coffee,
smiling at me. A faceless, stentorian English voice said, “This is the BBC World Service.” At last, the
announcer moved from a coal strike in Britain to what interested us. “Reports from Addis Ababa, the
capital of Ethiopia, indicate that a bloodless coup has taken place while Emperor Haile Selassie was
away on a state visit to Liberia. The Emperor has cut short his visit and abandoned his plans for a
state visit to Brazil.” “Coup” was a new word for me. It implied something ancient and elegant, and
yet the adjective “bloodless” implied that there had to be a “bloody” variety........Well after noon, and
long after the BBC broadcast, the martial music on Radio Addis Ababa ceased and, with arustle of
papers, a stuttering Crown Prince Asfa Wossen came on the air. What little I had seen of the portly,
pale eldest son in the newspaper and in the flesh suggested a man who might scream at the sight of a
mouse; he lacked the Emperor’s charisma and bearing. The Crown Prince read a statement—and it
was clear he was reading—in the high Amharic of officialdom, difficult for anyone but Almaz and
Gebrew to understand. When he was done, Almaz left the dining room, upset. Minutes later—how did
they do this?—the BBC aired a translation.“The people of Ethiopia have waited for the day when
poverty and backwardness would cease to be, but nothing has been achieved . . .” The Crown Prince
said his father had failed the country. It was time for new leadership. A new day was dawning. Long
live Ethiopia.“Those are General Mebratu’s[ Mengistu's] words,” Ghosh said.“More like his brother’s,”
Hema said.“They must have a gun to the Crown Prince’s head,” Matron said. “I don’t hear any
conviction in his voice.”“Well, then he should’ve refused to read it,” I said.Everyone turned to look at
me. Even Shiva lifted his head up from the book he was reading. “He should say,‘No, I won’t read it. I
would rather die than betray my father.’ ” “Marion’s right,” Matron said, at last. “It doesn’t say much
about the Crown Prince’s character.”“It’s just a ploy, using the Crown Prince,” Ghosh said.“They don’t
want to dump the monarchy right away.They want the public to get used to the idea of a change.Did
you see how upset Almaz is at the idea of someone deposing the Emperor?”
Cutting for Stone(A Novel)
By Abraham Verghes
Source:
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The December revolt (1960 Attempted Coup), as it
became known, was the first direct challenge Haile
Selassie had faced in his thirty years of rule.
The fact that the revolt came from his trusted
bodyguard added a painful element.More painful
and a shock to the emperor was the involvement of
his trusted Workneh, whom he loved like a son. The
crown prince’s speech, which was greeted by almost
everyone with confusion and suspicion, did not
seem to surprise his father, who forgave him
instantly when the prince lay prostrate at his father’
s feet asking for forgiveness. The emperor knew
that his son was being used as a puppet and had
neither the courage nor the moral fiber to be
martyred rather than betray his father. So he
forgave him with a wry smile on his lips.....
Source: Excerpt from Emperor Haile Selassie by
Bereket Habte Selassie ~ Haile IyesusAtse Haile
Selassie FB Post ~ 04-16-2018
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Someone posted a picture of the late Rastafari elder
Mortimer Planno. I don't remember who posted the
picture. But this is the picture that I said I had on
that post. This is the 1961 fact finding delegation of
Jamaican Rastafarians meeting Janhoy at Jubilee
Palace in Addis Ababa Ethiopia Africa to discuss
repatriation!!!!!" Note that at that time still they did
not wear dreadlocks!!!! Seen in this picture are
Rastas Alvaranga, Mack & Planno the 3 Rastas in
thedelegation & there were also 3 other non-rastas
in the same delegation too.
Source: Ali Jackson ~ FB post ~ 4 May 2020
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1961 visit to Ethiopia
After repeated harassment by the authorities and ostracism by the Christian public, Planno and his
colleagues approached the University College of the West Indies to request an official study of the
Rastafari movement, in an effort to establish a better relationship with the wider Jamaican society.
The in-depth study led to Planno and two other prominent Rastas' being sent on a "fact-finding
mission" to Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and other African countries in 1961. During the trip, Planno
met Haile Selassie in person in Ethiopia.
The Jamaican government had decided to send a delegation of both officials and Rastafari leaders to
Addis Ababa to meet Emperor Haile Selassie. Planno, Douglas Aiken Mack, and Fillmore Alvaranga
were the three in the Rasta delegation. Their Minority Report of the mission differs in several
significant aspects from that of the non Rastafarian delegates, e.g.: 16 April 1961:
"Later in the afternoon the Rases were invited to visit His Holiness Abuna Basilios, the Archbishop of
the Ethiopian Orthodox Church at his residence. The other delegates came along too. We discussed
H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie, being the returned Messiah. His Holiness the Abuna told us at the
conclusion of the discussion that the Bible can be interpreted that way. We had tea and honey with
him."
21 April 1961: "The Mission was granted audience with H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I at the Imperial
Palace, Addis-Ababa. We were introduced to H.I.M., by the Minister of the Imperial Guard. Emperor
Haile Selassie I welcomed the delegation warmly. Speaking Amharic which was interpreted by the
Minister of the Imperial Guard, H.I.M. told us that he knew the black people of the West and
particularly Jamaica were blood brothers to the Ethiopians and he knew that slaves were sent from
Ethiopia to Jamaica. He said we should send the right people. The Emperor said Ethiopia was large
enough to hold all the people of Afrikan descent living outside Afrika and he would send a delegation
to the West Indies. Dr. Leslie told H.I.M. that Jamaica had plenty of sugar cane factories making sugar
and rum. H.I.M. replied that in Ethiopia there was a refinery making sugar but not rum. H.I.M. thanked
the delegation and presented each of us with a gold medal."
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"All the rest of the delegation left His presence
except the three Rastafarian Brethren (Bros. Fil,
Mack, Planno, as we had presents for H.I.M.).
Alvaranga presented H.I.M. with a wood-carved
map of Afrika with a portrait of the Emperor on
one side of the wooden case. The Emperor then
spoke in English for the first time to us. He said,
“That’s Afrika. Is it from the Rastafari Brethren?”
(That showed that he knew us before). We said
“Yes”. Brother Mack presented photographs of
the Rastafari Brethren in Jamaica. H.I.M. said
again in English, “Photographs; thank you”. Mack
also gave H.I.M. a painting of Errol Flynn’s island
in Jamaica (i.e. Navy Island, off the mainland of
Port Antonio). Brother Planno gave H.I.M. a
woven scarf in red, gold and green. H.I.M. said “Is
it you that wove it”. He said “Yes”. He said
“Thank you again”. We also gave H.I.M. a
photograph of a widow and six children—her
husband, a Rastafari Brethren, was shot and
killed by the Police in Jamaica. H.I.M. asked us to
who was taking care of them now. We told H.I.M.
that we took the case to Jamaica’s Premier but
left the island before it was settled. The Emperor
said that he would do what he could to help. We
then took leave."
The full story of the 1961 Jamaican delegation in
Ethiopia is told in Dr. Giulia Bonacci's book
Exodus, Heirs and Pioneers, Rastafari Return to
Ethiopia (University of the West Indies Press,
2015).
Ras Dread Selassie I
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Haile IyesusAtse Haile Selassie ~ 16 August 2020
TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY...We ask you today, you ministers and officials of the Imperial Ethiopian
Government, to cast yourselves back in time to that day, over thirty years ago, when the Crown of the Empire of
Ethiopia was placed upon Our head and We assumed the sacred duty of guiding Our beloved country along the
path of progress and enlightenment and of amalgamating Ethiopia's traditions and customs with the demands of
the modern world. What was Ethiopia at that time? A country still largely isolated from the outside world in
spite of her glorious past and ancient civilization, a country subjected to colonialist and imperialist pressures, a
country subjected to colonialist and imperialist pressures, a country without a modern system of government, a
country without significant external trade. Apr. 14, 1961
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Intelligence provided to
JFK regarding the
government of Ethiopia.
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Tsega Tekle Haimanot added a new photo to the album H.I.
M Emperor Haile Selassie 1st, Emperor of Ethiopia — 16 -
December 2020
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I,
Statement on the Revised Amharic Bible, July 23,
1961
"Ethiopia, an island of Christianity, is recorded in history
as having received first the Old Testament, and then the
New Testament earlier than most of the countries of the
world. When, in Old Testament times, she received the
Law, and when, in New Testament times, she received the
Gospel, she ensured that the Scriptures were translated
into the ancient language of Ge'ez. From those times to
this, various books both of spiritual and material profit
have periodically been compiled and written in Ge'ez. We
remember with deep gratitude those fathers of old who,
as time and opportunity allowed, worked with much care
and labour and have left us books for the preservation of
the Faith and for the increase of learning and knowledge.
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His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I
1930
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In former ages, Ge'ez was the language of the country and so even without an interpreter, the people had no
difficulty in examining and understanding the books; but just as one age succeeds another, so Amharic, Which
sprang from Ge'ez, gradually grew until it became the Common speech of the people, taking the place of Ge'ez. At
that time, Ge'ez was understood by the learned People of the Church but was not readily understood by the
ordinary people. Arising from this, the scholars in their preaching and work have for centuries been forced in
their teaching to interpret from Ge'ez into Amharic, and these conditions prevailed until Our own times.
Since the time when, by God's goodness, We were chosen to ascend the Throne of Ethiopia and while We have
been leading Our people to progress in learning and knowledge, We have laboured in every way possible with an
eye to their growth in spiritual and material learning and knowledge. In order to reach this goal, and realizing
that the first necessity was to have the Scriptures translated into Amharic and printed in bulk, in 1918 when We
were still Heir to the Throne and Regent, We chose from amongst the scholars some to translate the Scriptures
and to produce the translation alongside the Ge'ez. After this, too, at Our private expense We had a printing
machine brought from Europe, established a Printing Press, and began to have books printed. Some of the books
which We caused to be printed in Ge'ez and Amharic at that time, read in churches and homes, have been found
profitable to the establishment of faith and to spiritual strengthening. After that, noting that the mind of the
people continued to grow in understanding, We arranged for a word-for-word translation into Amharic of the
books of the Old and New Testaments. Our scholars completed the translation and presented it to Us in 1931
and We ordered, one and one, by hand, its printing. Than while the book was still yet within Press, however,
enemy aggression in 1935 halted the work. Even so, when in exile in London, We gave permission for this same
Bible to be printed by photo-offset, and it was duly issued. By this Book, Our Ethiopian subjects in exile in many
countries held fast to their faith and presented their petitions to Almighty God as they awaited the restoration of
Ethiopia.
When, all honour and praise be to God, We had brought about the liberation of Ethiopia and had entered Our
Empire, realizing that there ought to be a revision from the original Hebrew and Greek of the existing translation
of the Bible, We chose scholars qualified for the work of Biblical training and on March 6th, 1947 set up a Bible
Committee in Our Palace. The Committee worked with diligence for some five years, and on April 19th, 1952
presented the translation to Us. We give heartfelt thanks to all who helped Us in this work. All the ancient
Scriptures were written for Our instruction, in order that through the encouragement they give Us, we may
maintain Our hope with fortitude. Because We desire that the light which comes from the Scriptures may shine
to all, this Bible by Our command and will has been revised and printed in the Thirty-First year of Our reign." -
Girmawi Qedamawi Haile Selassie (His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I)
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People concerning the demise of Her Imperial Majesty Itegue Menen in which he adequately
described her We are pleased with the speech Our Prime Minister delivered yesterday on behalf of
Our Ministers and Our kindness and virtues.
All of you knew her well but she was more intimately known to me. She was devoutly religious and
did not lose her faith even in the time of hardship. During the memorable days of Our
companionship We never had differences that needed the intervention of others. As Sarah was to
Abraham, so was she obedient to me. Our wishes were mutual until we were separated by the
Almighty. Her assistance for the good of the young, the old and the needy requires no testimony for
they are greater than thoughts and words.
We have been extremely pleased to live long enough in the perfect union that enable us to see our
offspring, our grandchildren and our great grandchildren. We are thankful to the Almighty for
having vouchsafed to us that long and uninterrrupted union which is not very common in the world
today: There could be no more profound prayer for me to utter.
In spite of Our utmost efforts to save her life in her time of illness, she was overtaken by the fate of
Adam and passed away.
We cannot fly in the face of the Almighty, nor can We afford to be idle. Now that the time of
mourning has come to an end, the public and our officials must attend to their duties. As idleness is
injurious to the welfare of the country, as from Monday everyone should return to his work.
A large number of people have come from the Provinces to take part in Our mourning. Since We do
not wish them to continue because this will disrupt normal life, it would be better for them to send
two or three representatives with letters.
We are deeply touched by the expressions of grief both on the part of Our people and the foreign
communities.
This is not the first time that Our people have joined Us in Our mourning. When Our beloved son,
Prince Makonnen, passed away they expressed their grief in no less measure than We ourselves.
They have even contributed of their own free will to erect a monument in his honour.
We pray the Almighty shall recompense you for your deeds.
When Itegue was sick the general public, following the events through the radio, shared Our
anxiety. To the doctors and her personal attendants We owe a debt for their untiring assistance.
May these tears We shed be accepted by God as price for peace in Ethiopia and in the world.
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Empress Menen Asfaw (Baptismal Name: Wolete Giorgis, which translates to Daughter of Saint George)
On this day, February 15, 1962 wife of Emperor Haile Selassie I, Empress Menen Asfaw, left this world.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie, then Governor of Harar in His twentieth year said this of Empress
Menen, "...Her character is such that, apart from goodness, there is no evil or malice in her. Ever since, we were
married, we lived together, by virtue of her being fertile, in one family joy, as well as sadness..."
Empress Menen was born on 3rd April 1891(25th Megabit 1883) in the Egua village of the Ambassel region
of the Wollo province. She was baptised Wolete Giorgis in the St. Delba Giorgis Church. Her name Menen was
given for the most beautiful respected ladies. Woizero Menen was the granddaughter of Negus (King) Mikael
from the Wollo province. Her father was Jantirar Asfaw and her mother was Woizero Sehin, daughter of Negus
Mikael. Empress Menen was known to be kind, compassionate and devoutly God fearing. She knew her native
language of Amharic and was a well read and skilful writer,having gained various acadamic qualifications
including home economics and spinning - an Ethiopian tradition.
Empress Menen was active in promoting women's issues in Ethiopia. She was Patroness of the Ethiopian Red
Cross and the Ethiopian Women's charitable Organization. She was also patroness of the Jerusalem Society that
arranged pilgrimages to the Holy Land. She founded the Empress Menen School for girls in Addis Ababa, the first
all-girls school which had both boarding and day students.Girls from all over the Empire were brought to the
school to receive a modern education,encouraged by the Empress who visited it often and presided over its
Graduation ceremonies. The Empress gave generously,as well as sponsored programs for the poor, ill, and
disabled.
She was also a devoutly religious woman, a "God fearing Empress" who did so much to support the Ethiopian
Orthodox Tewahedo Church. She built, renovated and endowed numerous Churches in Ethiopia and in the Holy
Land.Prominent among there are the St.Raguel Church in Addis Ababa's Merkato District,the Kidane Mehret (Our
Lady Covenant of Mercy) Church on mount Entonto,and the Holy Trinity Monastery on the banks of the river
Jordan in the Holy Land. She gave generously from her personal funds towards the building of the new Cathedral
of St. Mary of Zion at Axum, but didn't to see it completed and dedicated.
When the Empress was exiled from Ethiopia during the Italian occupation from 1936 to 1941,she made a pledge
to the Virgin Mary at the Church of the nativity in Bethlehem promising to give her crown to the Church if
Ethiopia were liberated from occupation .The Empress made numerous pigrimages to the Holy sites in then
British ruled Palestine,in Syria and in Lebanon, during her exile to pray for her occupied homeland.Following the
return of the Emperor Haile Selassie and his family to Ethiopia in 1941, a replica of the crown was made for the
future Empresses,but the original crown that the Empress Menen was crowned with at her husband's side in
1930 was sent to the Church of the nativity in Bethlehem. Empress Menen, although often seen wearing a Tiara
at public events that called for it,would never again wear a full crown.
Empress Menen performed perfectly in the role of Empress consort. In her public role she combined religious
piety, concern for social causes, and support for development schemes with the Majesty of her Imperial status.
Outwardly she was the dutiful wife,visiting schools, Churches, exhibitions and model farms, attending public
state events at her husband's side or by herself. She took no public stand on political or policy issues.
May the Almighty God bless her memory eternal. ��������������
(Below is an official text about her from the Ministry of Information, published in the booklet for her funeral.)
Source: Tsega Tekle Haimanot ~ FB post ~ 15 Feb 2020
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lVisit To Awassa - Oct. 25, 1962
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Emperor Haile Selassie I abolishes the federation of Eritrea and Ethiopia and establishes Eritrea as an Ethiopian
province
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From History: - Did you know that Meskerem 1 was also
celebrated during Emperor Haile Selassie's and Derg Eras
as the day that Eritrea was united with it's mother
Ethiopia ? It was called " መስከረም ፩ ቀን የዘበን መለወጫ
በዓልና ፡ ኤርትራ ከናት ሃገርዋ ኢትዮጵያ ጋር የተወሃደችበት ቀን"
Picture: Emperor Haile Selassie cutting a symbolic ribbon
on the river Mereb when he entered ERITREA.
For those of you who would like to read more about the
Union of Ethiopia and Eritrea I recommend one of the
best books on the subject by Prof. Tekeste Negash. Title:
Ethiopia and Eritrea, the Federal Experience 1997
Uppsala.
Here is the link to the Electronic version.
http://www.harep.org/ifaapr/FULLTEXT01.pdf
Source: Abebe Haregewoin ~ FB post ~ 1 Oct 2019
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Dedication Of Debre Libanos Church - Nov. 18, 1962
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Dedicating Debre Libanos Church
November 18, 1962
The Lion of Judah has Prevailed
Haile Selassie I, Elect of God
King of Kings of Ethiopia
When two years ago We laid in this monastery of Saint
Tekle Haimanot the cornerstone for this church, We had
expressed the hope that it will be God's will to enable us
to witness its execution. Thus the Almighty who can
accomplish everything and grant all that is asked of Him
has enabled us to see the completion of the work. How
can We pay Our gratitude to God but by thanking Him?
It is authentic that the Ethiopian Saint Tekle Haimanot
was Christ's disciple whom, by observing St. Paul's
remark, "who shall separate Us from the love of Christ?
afflication or anguish or persecution or hunger or
nakedness ..... ?", fulfilled his divine duties, made and
rendered several sacrifices and services. Many are the
monasteries that owe their existence to him, and
innumerable are those who were taught by his disciples.
Because of the services rendered by him and holy people
like him at a time when Ethiopia was gravely threatened
with heathenish and Islamic engulfing, this country came
to be known as an Island of Christianity.
Taking advantage of this occasion, We would like to
advise Ethiopian bishops and church educators to follow
Saint Tekle Haimanot's example, dedicate themselves to
this great ideal and save no effort in working and making
others work for the propagation of the Christian faith. A
brother cannot be of more valuable service to his brother
than in this.
We, too, had prayed to God to enable us to build this
church along modern lines. We truly thank the Almighty
for hearing Our prayer and fulfilling Our dream.
We sincerely thank the board to which, under Our
spiritual father His Holiness Abuna Basilios and Our
beloved son Crown Prince Merid Azmatch Asfaw Wossen
as President, We had entrusted the task of supervising
and executing the work, and which has accordingly
carried out its task successfully, We further leave the
responsibility of assuring the future upkeep and
maintenance of the Church to the President and members
of the Board.
We pray that the Almighty bestow His blessing and divine
grace on all those who are assembled in this monastery
in the name of the Saint.
Source: Tsega Tekle Haimanot
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Self-Help In Education - Jan. 10, 1963
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Development Reforms - Eritrea - Jan. 18, 1963
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Speech To Navel Cadets - Jan. 21, 1963
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Jens Kmp ~ 25 October 2020
The Lion Judah has prevailed
Haile Selassie I, Elect of God
King of Kings of Ethiopia
Internal Unity
Since the best chance for one country to attack another comes through noting the weaknesses of the attacked
and the division of its people within, We can through organizing Our defence forces to the maximum and by
strengthening Our internal unity close all openings against the enemy. Our unity being Our formidable weapon of
defence, it should be kept more strengthened than Our other forces of defence. Otherwise the manpower and
defence weapons so organized will be used for the destruction of the beloved country in serving the enemy’s
purpose. In extending Our congratulations to all of you Cadets assembled here after completing your studies, We
would like you to realize that the knowledge you have acquired so far is no end in itself but a reminder for the
further responsibilities that await you. There should be no moment in any man’s life to seek rest after
completing his education. You should not therefore overlook the fact that it is through ceaseless practice and
experience and by training others that you would be able to prove your individual qualifications and worth. We
remind you therefore that you should utilize your whole thoughts and knowledge to the ultimate objective of
moral satisfaction and the pride of your countrymen regardless of your personal interests. Your job takes care of
you and there will not be any need to concern yourselves with your personal affairs. We extend Our thanks to
Commander Iskinder Desta who has helped you to reach the present stage and the entire members of the Naval
Force and in particular the Norwegian officers and non-commissioned officers and other foreign nationals and
We heartily thank the Government of the United States for its assistance. We wish that God will assist you in
carrying out the responsibilities entrusted to you. - Emperor Haile Selassie I
Jan. 21, 1963.
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Speech On The "Freedom From Hunger" Campaign - Feb. 20, 1963
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Coral Gardens incident
The Coral Gardens incident, also known as the Coral Gardens atrocities, the Coral Gardens massacre, the Coral
Gardens riot, and Bad Friday refers to a series of events that occurred in Jamaica from April 11-13 1963.
Following a violent altercation at a gas station in Montego Bay, Jamaican police and military forces detained
Rastafarians throughout Jamaica, killing and torturing many. Exact numbers are not available, but estimates
place the number of detained individuals "as high as 150".
In April 2017, following a legal investigation, the government of Jamaica issued an official apology condemning
the government's actions in the incident, and established a trust fund for survivors as reparations.
Wikipedia
Date: April 11 – June 13, 1963
Location: Jamaica
Target: Rastafari followers
Victims: 150?
Source: Wikipedia ~ Coral Gardens Incident from 1963-04-11-to-1963-06-13 - Retrieved-2021-10-02
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Burial Of The Congo Casualties - Apr. 19, 1963
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Forecast: Organization African Unity (O.A.U.) Summit - President
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Tubman Of Liberia Receives Honorary Degree - May 16, 1963
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His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I of
Ethiopia greets Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana at Addis
Ababa Airport in Ethiopia.
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A Call To African Leaders - 1963 Summit - May 25, 1963
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Today, Africa has emerged from this dark passage. Our Armageddon is past. Africa has been reborn as a free
continent and Africans have been reborn as free men. The blood that was shed and the sufferings that were
endured are today Africa’s advocates for freedom and unity. Those who refuse to accept the judgment passed by
colonialists will be remembered and respected wherever Africans meet, in the dark hours of political, economic
and spiritual domination. Most of them will never stop on this continent. Others were born and died here. What
we are saying today may add a little bit to the bravery of those who demonstrate the value of freedom and
human dignity and the value of life without them. Their deeds are recorded in history.
May 25th, 1963.
Source: Reginald Cunnings ~ 13 August 2020
A blessed speech of H.I.M Jah Rastafari on Africa's emerge from a personal Armageddon, translated from Amharic
by I self...
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Organisation of African Unity
The Organisation of African Unity was established on 25 May 1963 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with 32 signatory
governments. It was disbanded on 9 July 2002 by its last chairperson, South African President Thabo Mbeki, and
replaced by the African Union (AU).
The OAU had the following primary aims:
To co-ordinate and intensify the co-operation of African states in order to achieve a better life for the people of
Africa. To defend the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of African states. The OAU was also
dedicated to the eradication of all forms of colonialism and white minority rule as, when it was established, there
were several states that had not yet won their independence or were white minority-ruled. South Africa and
Angola were two such countries. The OAU proposed two ways of ridding the continent of colonialism and white
minority rule. Firstly, it would defend the interests of independent countries and help to pursue the
independence those of still-colonised ones. Secondly, it would remain neutral in terms of world affairs,
preventing its members from being controlled once more by outside powers.
A Liberation Committee was established to aid independence movements and look after the interests of already-
independent states. The OAU also aimed to stay neutral in terms of global politics, which would prevent them
from being controlled once more by outside forces – an especial danger with the Cold War.
The OAU had other aims, too:
Ensure that all Africans enjoyed human rights. Raise the living standards of all Africans. Settle arguments and
disputes between members – not through fighting but rather peaceful and diplomatic negotiation.
Soon after achieving independence, a number of African states expressed a growing desire for more unity within
the continent. Not everyone was agreed on how this unity could be achieved, however, and two opinionated
groups emerged in this respect:
The Casablanca bloc, led by Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana, wanted a federation of all African countries. Aside from
Ghana, it comprised also Algeria, Guinea, Morocco, Egypt, Mali and Libya. Founded in 1961, its members were
described as "progressive states".The Monrovian bloc, led by Senghor of Senegal, felt that unity should be
achieved gradually, through economic cooperation. It did not support the notion of a political federation. Its
other members were Nigeria, Liberia, Ethiopia and most of the former French colonies.
Some of the initial discussions took place at Sanniquellie, Liberia. The dispute was eventually resolved when
Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie Iinvited the two groups to Addis Ababa, where the OAU and its headquarters
were subsequently established. The Charter of the Organisation was signed by 32 independent African states.
At the time of the OAU's disbanding, 53 out of the 54 African states were members; Morocco left on 12 November
1984 following the admission of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic as the government of Western Sahara in
1982.
The organisation was widely derided as a bureaucratic "talking shop" with little power. It struggled to enforce its
decisions, and its lack of armed force made intervention exceedingly difficult. Civil wars in Nigeria and Angola
continued unabated for years, and the OAU could do nothing to stop them.
The policy of non-interference in the affairs of member states also limited the effectiveness of the OAU. Thus,
when human rights were violated, as in Uganda under Idi Amin in the 1970s, the OAU was powerless to stop
them.
The Organisation was praised by Ghanaian former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan for bringing
Africans together. Nevertheless, in its 39 years of existence, critics argue that the OAU did little to protect the
rights and liberties of African citizens from their own political leaders, often dubbing it as a "Dictators' Club" or
"Dictator's Trade Union".
The OAU was, however, successful in some respects. Many of its members were members of the UN, too, and
they stood together within the latter organisation to safeguard African interests – especially in respect of
lingering colonialism. Its pursuit of African unity, therefore, was in some ways successful.
Total unity was difficult to achieve, however, as the OAU was largely divided. The former French colonies, still
dependent on France, had formed the Monrovia Group, and there was a further split between those that
supported the United States and those that supported the USSR in the Cold War of ideologies. The pro-Socialist
faction was led by Kwame Nkrumah, while Félix Houphouët-Boigny of the Ivory Coast led the pro-capitalists.
Because of these divisions, it was difficult for the OAU to take action against states involved in internal conflicts
because it could rarely reach an agreement on what was to be done.
The OAU did play a pivotal role in eradicating colonialism and white minority rule in Africa. It gave weapons,
training and military bases to rebel groups fighting white minority and colonial rule. Groups such as the ANC and
PAC, fighting apartheid, and ZANUand ZAPU, fighting to topple the government of Rhodesia, were aided in their
endeavours by the OAU. African harbours were closed to the South African government, and South African
aircraft were prohibited from flying over the rest of the continent. The UN was convinced by the OAU to expel
South Africa from bodies such as the World Health Organisation.
The OAU also worked with the UN to ease refugee problems. It set up the African Development Bank for
economic projects intended to make Africa financially stronger. Although all African countries eventually won
their independence, it remained difficult for them to become totally independent of their former colonisers.
There was often continued reliance on the former colonial powers for economic aid, which often came with
strings attached: loans had to be paid back at high interest-rates, and goods had to be sold to the aiders at low
rates.
The USA and USSR intervened in post-colonial Africa in pursuit of their own objectives. Help was sometimes
provided in the form of technology and aid-workers. Despite the fight to keep "Westerners" (Colonialists) out of
African affairs, the OAU has failed to achieve to meet goals set up to advocate African affairs. The Organisation
still heavily depends on Western help (Military and Economic) to intervene in African affairs despite African
leaders displeasure dealing with the international community especially Western Countries.
Source: Tsega Tekle Haimanot ~ FB post ~ 25 May 2020
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Tsega Tekle Haimanot ~ FB post ~ 25 May 2020
"There are those who claim that African unity is
impossible, that the forces that pull Us, some in this
direction, others in that, are too strong to be overcome.
Around Us, there is no lack of doubt and pessimism, no
absence of critics and criticism. These speak of Africa, of
Africa's future and of her position in the Twentieth
Century in sepulchral tones. They predict dissension and
disintegration among Africans and internecine strife and
chaos on Our continent. Let Us confound these and, by
Our deeds, disperse them in confusion. There are others
whose hopes for Africa are bright, who stand with faces
upturned in wonder and awe at the creation of a new and
happier life, who have dedicated themselves to its
realization and are spurred on by the example of their
brothers to whom they owe the achievements of Africa's
past. Let Us reward their trust and merit their approval." -
Girmawi Qedamawi Haile Selassie (His Imperial Majesty
Emperor Haile Selassie I)
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New Bahr Dar Technical High School - Inauguration - Jun. 11, 1963
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Haile Iyesus ~ Atse Haile Selassie ~ 20 October 2020
TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY...In general, a man who knows from whence he comes and where he is
going will co-operate with his fellow human beings. He will not be satisfied with merely doing his ordinary
duties but will inspire others by his good example. You are being watched by the nation and you should realize
that you will satisfy it if you do good; but if, on the contrary, you do evil, it will lose its hope and its confidence in
you.
Though life is short, one should live and act in such a way that his achievements will bring him and his country a
good name forever. If he does not use his training for worthy ends, he will be an enemy to himself and an
obstacle to others. He will, indeed, be sick while supposedly healthy and dead while still alive. Simply watching
other people's achievements is a characteristic of the lazy man. July 2, 1963
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Haile Iyesus ~ 3 November 2017
TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY... Records of the past reveal the great achievements of our forefathers. It
is up to us to try to emulate them, for they will be standing in judgement of us. May the Almighty make your
future clear and challenging. July 2, 1963
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Laying Cornerstone, Arts Building - Sep. 23, 1963
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President John F. Kennedy shakes hands with
Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, upon the
Emperor’s arrival via train at Union Station in
Washington, D.C. Left to right: unidentified
Ethiopian military official; U.S. Chief of Protocol,
Angier Biddle Duke; Imru Haile Selassie (in back),
second cousin of Emperor Selassie; Princess Hirut
“Ruth” Desta, granddaughter of Emperor Selassie;
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (partially hidden);
Emperor Selassie; President Kennedy; Naval Aide to
the President, Captain Tazewell Shepard; U.S. Under
Secretary of State, George Ball
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Amharic Bible, gift to J.F. Kennedy from
Haile Selassie I
(1963 Visit)
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Gift of His Majesty to President Kennedy, 1963 Visit
Bible with a leather cover and vellum pages. Bible is
written in Ge'ez, the liturgical language of the Ethiopian
Orthodox Church and the medium of traditional Ethiopian
learning and scholarship.
Source: Tekle Selassie's FB Post 15 Jul 2019
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"Touching Liberty"
In October 1963, Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia
(1930-1974), made an official state visit to the United
States to meet with President Kennedy to discuss
important and pertinent issues such as U.S. aid to
Ethiopia, the effect of Soviet-U.S. relations on Ethiopia
and other African nations, and the sticky situation of
U.S. arms being sold to Somalia, Ethiopia’s neighbor
and sometimes opponent. Before getting down to
business with Kennedy in Washington however,
Selassie made a stop in Philadelphia. Flying directly
from Geneva in a United States Air Force jet, Selassie
and his entourage were greeted at Philadelphia
International Airport by Mayor James Tate, numerous
other city officials, a 21-gun salute, and a “bevy of
brass” (the police and firemen’s band) which played
both the American and Ethiopian national anthems.
The first stop in Philadelphia was of course to one of
America's most iconic symbols, the Liberty Bell,
which at that time was still housed in Independence
Hall.
Source: Tsega Tekle Haimanot ~ FB post ~ 21 Sep 2019
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We must look, first, to Almighty GOD, Who has raised
man above the animals and endowed him with
intelligence and reason. We must put our faith in Him,
that He will not desert us or permit us to destroy
humanity which He created in His image. And we must
look into ourselves, into the depth of our souls. We must
become something we have never been and for which our
education and experience and environment have
ill-prepared us. We must become bigger than we have
been: more courageous, greater in spirit, larger in
outlook. We must become members of a new race,
overcoming petty prejudice, owing our ultimate
allegiance not to nations but to our fellow men within the
human community.
Address to UN Oct. 6, 1963
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Listen world !
H.I.M. Qedamawi Haile Selassie
Today, I stand before the world organization which has succeeded to the mantle discarded by its discredited
predecessor. In this body is enshrined the principle of collective security which I unsuccessfully invoked at
Geneva. Here, in this Assembly, reposes the best - perhaps the last - hope for the peaceful survival of mankind.
In 1936, I declared that it was not the Covenant of the League that was at stake, but international morality.
Undertakings, I said then, are of little worth if the will to keep them is lacking. The Charter of the United Nations
expresses the noblest aspirations of man: abjuration of force in the settlement of disputes between states; the
assurance of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language or
religion; the safeguarding of international peace and security.
But these, too, as were the phrases of the Covenant, are only words; their value depends wholly on our will to
observe and honor them and give them content and meaning. The preservation of peace and the guaranteeing of
man's basic freedoms and rights require courage and eternal vigilance: courage to speak and act - and if
necessary, to suffer and die - for truth and justice; eternal vigilance, that the least transgression of international
morality shall not go undetected and unremedied. These lessons must be learned anew by each succeeding
generation, and that generation is fortunate indeed which learns from other than its own bitter experience. This
Organization and each of its members bear a crushing and awesome responsibility: to absorb the wisdom of
history and to apply it to the problems of the present, in order that future generations may be born, and live, and
die, in peace.
Source: Nyahbinghi Rastafari ~ 5 November 2020
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The stake of each one of us is identical - life or death. We all wish to live. We all seek a world in which men are
freed of the burdens of ignorance, poverty, hunger and disease...The problems which confront us today are,
equally, unprecedented. They have no counterparts in human experience. Men search the pages of history for
solutions, for precedents, but there are none.
This, then, is the ultimate challenge. Where are we to look for our survival, for the answers to the questions
which have never before been posed?
We must look, first, to Almighty God, Who has raised man above the animals and endowed him with intelligence
and reason. We must put our faith in Him, that He will not desert us or permit us to destroy humanity which He
created in His image.HIM speech to the UN 1963
Source: Church Haile Selassie I ~ FB post ~ 5 Apr 2020
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QUESTION: "Your Imperial Majesty, last spring You were the host in Addis Ababa to the conference that formed
an organisation of African states. That conference took a very strong stand against the remnants, I would say, of
colonialism in Africa. Then on Friday in Your address to the General Assembly of the United Nations You said, we
Africans will fight if necessary. Does that mean that You think the United African states should use force to
liberate the areas still under non-African control in Africa ?"
EMPEROR: "In answer to that question, I would say that as you know peace has been the objective of the entire
mankind and I may say particularly so for the small countries today. We are confident that We have laid down
the foundation of the African unity at the recent conference that was held in May in Our capital Addis Ababa.
Now, for the purpose of thinking the African unity, United States represent a good example for us.
For this question of liberation of African countries by use of force it is our fervent desire and wish that situations
will not come to this desperate stage; but, however, as I stated yesterday, if there is no recourse for liberation of
people under the yoke of imperialism, certainly that may be an alternative which African states would have to
consider for the benefit of the continent of Africa."
QUESTION: "Your Majesty, in view of the African drive against colonialism and South African racism what is the
place the white man will have in Africa ? Does he have any choice between leaving or accepting domination by
the black man?"
EMPEROR: "I would say that at the Conference of Heads of African States that was held last May in the capital
city of Ethiopia, Addis Abeba, before the signing of the Charter I have told in the speech I have made to the
distinguished Heads of State that people that were formerly under colonialist regime and who have now suffered
a great deal must have the pure spirit of tending to collaborate with their former master for, otherwise, through
vengeance and remorse, coexistence would not be possible and this would be detrimental to the preservation of
international peace.
I must say that black and white as a form of speech, as a means of judging mankind, should be eliminated from
human society. Human beings are precisely the same whatever colour, race or creed or national origin they may
be."
QUESTION: "Your Majesty, in the 16th year of the League of Nations You accurately prophesied its fate. The
United Nations is in its 18th year. What do You see for its future, and why ?"
EMPEROR: "In answer to that question, I would say there is quite a difference in the circumstances, political
circumstances, that prevailed at the time I made my speech at the League of Nations and the present time the
speech I have made to the United Nations. Now the question of war or peace is of the most urgent matter, and
the posing of such a question itself is actually to pose whether mankind will survive or not. Because of the
gravity of the disturbance of peace at the present time, the United Nations has got to strengthen itself to achieve
and protect universal peace. My sincere hope and belief is that the organization has achieved many things for the
cause of peace and in the future I am hopeful and confident it will continue to expand its activities and
strengthen itself so that international peace and security will not even be threatened once."
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THOU SAYEST - Distinguished Testimonies about the King of Kings
57 - Mr.Pearson, Prime Minister of Canada
Ottawa, Canada
October 7 1963
"It is, indeed, a very happy occasion that I have the privilege on behalf of the Government of Canada to join in the
welcome to Canada of so distinguished a visitor - one who is honoured throughout the world wherever freedom
is valued.
Your Majesty comes to us not only as the Emperor of Ethiopia but also as the embodiment of the movement of
African cooperation through the independent states which is sweeping across that continent. The 1960's will
well be known in the history as the African Decade - a decade when more than 25 sovereign African states have
joined the world community.
By contrast Ethiopia can look back to 3000 years of independent nationhood. Nothing could be more fitting,
therefore, that the leaders of the 32 independent African States should have gathered in Addis Ababa last May to
lay the foundation of future African unity through the signature of the Charter which Your Majesty has proposed.
Your Majesty's Government and You Your Majesty personally have recently voiced again Your strong support of
the United Nations as the forum of global understanding. The principle of international cooperation through the
United Nations has also for long been the firm foundation of Canadian policy. In the application of that principle,
Ethiopians and Canadians have more than once found themselves working side by side in the cause of peace.
Most recently in the Congo our men were cooperating with yours in the efforts of the United Nations to bring a
measure of peace and security to that troubled land.
Canadians are no strangers to Your Majesty or to Your Majesty's country. Many have aided in the past in the
education in Ethiopia which Your Majesty has given unfailing support and encouragement. Their presence in
Your country has forged a link between our two countries which Canada cherishes."
Source: Tekle Selassie ~ 21 January 2021
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THOU SAYEST - Distinguished Testimonies about the King of Kings
58 - Sekou Tourè, President of Guinea
Conakry, Guinea
October 11 1963
Source: Tekle Selassie ~ 23 January 2021
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"In the name of our government and of the Democratic Party of Guinea - the creator of the political unity of our
people and dynamic interpreter of its will towards progress - it gives me pride and profound happiness to be
able to display to You here, publicly the warm feelings of respect and fraternal esteem we feel towards our
brothers of Africa.
Your Majesty has embodied throughout Your reign the resolute determination of the Ethiopian people to
preserve and develop the splendour of the oldest nation-state of Africa. The Guinean people can never forget the
fiery struggle which Your country has waged unfalteringly for the sake of a present and a future free from foreign
domination, for an equal status in its international relations and for an ever-increasing well-being. Indeed, it was
the untiring efforts during Your Regency which led, in 1923, to the adhesion of the Kingdom of Ethiopia to the
League of Nations.
Thus through Your people, despite the overlordship which crushed our continent, Africa, although brutally
conquered, shamelessly exploited and cruelly humiliated, was nevertheless, over forty years ago, a presence on
the international scene: and this presence gave all thinking men throughout the world, and especially our own
peoples, legitimate grounds for hope as well as historical proof that even through it has been possible to put
down freedom in Africa, freedom was never wiped out completely on our continent.
Throughout decades - centuries ever, of colonial rule, Ethiopia has continued despite its isolation and the
resulting dangers to be the beacon on which focused the hopes and the self-respect of our temporarily
conquered people.
Conscious of the inevitability of liberation and of the victory of freedom over brute forces, Your Majesty endowed
the most ancient of all Kingdoms with constitutional monarchy at a time when the negation of human liberties in
its most hideous form had arisen in Europe, in the Fascism of Hitler and Mussolini. - To the Fascism of Mussolini
our Ethiopian brother were to pay a heavy toll.
But where is the African who did not follow attentively Your Majesty's pertinacious endeavours throughout the
sad year of 1936, to divert the course of history then dominated by the most odious racist coalition in the history
of the world. In the course of that long and bloody year, our Ethiopian brothers, overcome but not defeated,
carried the cross of the redemption of Africa so as to raise it triumphantly, through blood, through tears, and
through misery, against Fascism..."
"This meeting at Addis Ababa was for Your Majesty not only the climax of an always glorious reign, but also the
manifestation of the African self-respect which has been the main theme of 47 years of active work
wholeheartedly devoted to the rapid advancement of Your people. It is because we know that each historic act is
the result of a creative will and perseverance that we wish to express today once more the gratitude of our
people for the important roles which Your Majesty and our Ethiopian brothers have played in the historic
evolution of our continent..."
"... The great part which Your Majesty played in ensuring the full success of the Addis Ababa Conference seals the
fraternal ties which unite the people of Ethiopia with all the peoples of Africa with a special character which
makes every Ethiopian man and woman, a son or daughter of Africa".
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His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I replying to President Sekou Toure
Conakry, Guinea
October 11, 1963
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"Tonight we are not speaking as an Ethiopian, but as an African to another African. A few years ago, leave alone
the concept of African unity, even the struggle of African countries for freedom was not thought to bear fruits.
Even if we were confronted with some outside obstacles during the Addis Ababa Summit Conference, we have
achieved our goal.
Since Ethiopia has experienced the injuries of aggression and colonial oppression she has always been the
vanguard of the struggle for freedom in Africa. Likewise Ethiopia is very pleased with the victory of freedom in
Africa during this decade.
So that our struggle so far must not be in vain, we have got to work together even harder. In as much as our
continent has worked hard for its freedom, we have got to work hard to found African unity. The Summit
Conference at Addis Ababa has revealed to us that we can all work for African unity, without regard to
self-interest and national frontiers. Let us make full use of our time and let our peoples enjoy the full benefits of
independence and freedom. Let us work to free our brothers still under colonial yoke so that the whole people of
Africa may live in freedom and in a spirit of brotherhood".
Source: Tekle Selassie ~ 24 January 2021 ~ MORE SPEECHES OF HIM
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MORE SPEECHES OF HIM
Inaugurating the hydro-electric dam of Kale, Guinea.
Kale, Guinea, October 12 1963
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"Our struggle for 'Africa for the Africans', the success of which looked remote not only to colonial powers but
also to Africans has become a reality today.
We cannot say Africa is for Africans when the economy of an African country is run by foreigners while the
people have only nominal independence. We dare say that Africa is for Africans only when we see such economic
projects as this dam constructed with the participation of Africans and when we cherish the hope that Africans
will be the sole proprietors of such works of progress in the near future.
We can say that the President and people of Yugoslavia think and work for the liberation and progress of Africa,
as Africans themselves do. They have stretched their helping hand not only here in Guinea, but they have also
helped Ethiopia in similar ways.
We have fully realized the fact that the people of Yugoslavia work for others as hard as they do for their own
country while they were working in Our own country.
(...) Now if this great undertaking had not got the right receptive hand it would not have materialized to the
extent of becoming the country's vital economic project.
We would like to thank you for the kind and respectful gesture you have bestowed upon Us for opening and
inaugurating this dam.
Long Live African Unity. May We express Our fervent desire and hope in the evolution of the final phase of this
unity."
Source: Tekle Selassie ~ 29 January 2021
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This is another contribution of Emperor Haile
Selassie,1963 Morocco Algeria War.
Thank you King of Kings and the Lion of Judah
The Sand War or Sands War (Arabic: حرب الرمال ḥarb ar-
rimāl) was a border conflict between Algeria
and Morocco in October 1963. Three factors contributed
to the outbreak of this conflict: the absence of a precise
delineation of the border between Algeria and Morocco,
the discovery of important mineral resources in the
disputed area, and the Moroccan irredentism fueled by
the Greater Morocco[8] ideology of the Istiqlal Party and
Allal al-Fass. On October 29, Hassan and Ben Bella met to
negotiate in Bamako, Mali, joined by Emperor Selassie
and Mali's President Modibo Keïta.[40] After the four
leaders met alone on October 30, a truce was declared.
Thank you for a lovely historical truth written by
Marcerou Alain
Source: Mel Tewahade ~ FB post ~ 17 Dec 2019
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Encouraging Agriculture - Nov. 21, 1963
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Improved Communications - Nov. 21, 1963
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Upon The Death Of President Kennedy - Nov. 23, 1963
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I-Ras Black E'Dd ~ 5 August 2020
His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I speaks to African
Americans in 1963 when He made the famous so-called
War speech that Bob Marley recorded.
In 1963 H.I.M. Haile Selassie I "extended the hand of
brotherhood to 20 million Americans of African descent,
urging them to have faith in their future as free men and
to press on with their current struggle for freedom until it
is won & urging them to recognize their stake in Africa's
fight against colonialism."
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Opens Ghandi Hospital - Dec. 05, 1963
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Emperor Haile Selassie I and Jomo Kenyatta during
Nairobi Kenya state visit
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Message To 6th Session Of Economic Commission For Africa - Feb. 20, 1964
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Press Conference Regarding Somalia - Feb. 24, 1964
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Opens Haile Selassie I Prize Trust - May 14, 1964
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1st Anniversary Of Organization Of African Unity - May 26, 1964
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Community Development - Jul. 07, 1964
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Organization Of African Unity Summit (O.A.U.), Cairo - Jul. 21, 1964
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COMING OUT OF THE MOUTH OF RASTAFARI:
"We must guard against the insidious substitution of one form of dominance and rule for another; we must be
vigilant to inhibit the growth of what is called "neo-Colonialism. " ~ July 21, 1964
Source: Ras Dread Selassie I ~ 17 December 2020
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Speech To The World Council For The Blind - Jul. 29, 1964
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Uganda was blessed with the Imperial visit of H.I.M Haile
Selassie I, King of kings, Lord of Lords and Conquering
Lion of Judah. This Imperial visit was a blessing, Uganda
had just gained independence two years ago from di
British. One elder said that there was a lot of excitement
in Uganda especially in the Buganda Kingdom which
hosted The Good Lord. Joyful people decorated the
highway from the Airport to the Buganda Royal Palace
with banana plants. During His visit, His Imperial Majesty
sat upon the Royal Throne of Buganda while the King
"Kabaka" of Uganda humbly sat on a smaller seat at di
side of H.I.M Haile Selassie I.
The Buganda Kingdom and the Empire of Ethiopia are
closely linked together. The founder of Buganda Kingdom
and The first Muganda Kabaka Kintu came from Ethiopia,
That is why the Kabaka of Buganda surrendered his
throne to H.I.M Haile Selassie I.
During the Imperial visit, H.I.M was involved in many
activities like planting trees and visiting hospitals and H.I.
M also addressed the Buganda parliament.
��: Emperor Haile Selassie I & King Muteesa II of Buganda
Source: Haile Selassie I Reigns ~ FB post ~ 9 Oct 2019
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Toast To President Lubke - Oct. 22, 1964
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Assistance And Investment - Nov. 02, 1964
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Ethiopia And Organization Of African Unity - Nov. 09, 1964
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Report To The Nation - Nov. 21, 1964
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Awards Law Certificates - Nov. 25, 1964
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Conference Of Oriental Orthodox Churches - Jan. 15,
1965 ~ Formally accepting title "Defender of the Faith"
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THIS DAY IN HISTORY @....
The Summit Conference of the Oriental Orthodox Churches on January 21, 1965
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I Formally Accepting Title
"Defender Of The Faith"
"Venerable and Holy Fathers,
In listening to the profound spiritual message conveyed by your closing addresses, and appreciating the happy
outcome of your sustained efforts, Our heart has been touched by profound gladness. It should therefore be clear
to the whole world from the result of your work that Your Holiness has been guided and inspired by the Holy
Spirit to accomplish your task in love and unity.
The great common tasks accomplished by this Conference in unison bestow on the true faith and true order of
the Oriental Orthodox Church the admiration of the whole world.
As Solomon says, physical distance cannot be a barrier to love. Likewise, the distances among your respective
countries have been abolished by the proximity of your hearts. You have thus been able to speak a single tongue
and think with a single mind. We thank Almighty God for enabling us to witness the realization of Our dream in
the successful outcome of this historic Conference.
We are therefore happy to express to you Our readiness, fortified by the results of this Conference, to invite you
and the Eastern Orthodox Churches, and also other churches at a later date. We ardently hope that we shall meet
once again in the not too distant future.
As we stated at the inauguration of this Conference, to meet together, to take council with one another, and to act
in mutual co-operation, has proved a most fruitful method both in the secular and spiritual fields. Henceforth the
way is open for you to follow this fruitful path, and to this end Our help and assistance will always be
forthcoming, since We support your efforts, and ideas out of an unshakable conviction that it is our spiritual duty
to do so.
We are gratified in particular to note that the work of this Conference has been concerned purely with religious
spiritual matters free from extraneous political considerations. This is only fine and proper, for the church, as a
symbol of peace, must follow the path of peace in all parts of the world. In this connection we are glad to note
that your evangelistic mission in the world has received due emphasis, in your deliberations, together with the
recognition of the Christian duty to pray for the rights of man and the peace of the world. For world peace can
only be made abiding by the Grace of God, through the prayers of the Holy Fathers. The truth of this cardinal fact
is evident to all mankind.
We ardently hope that Almighty God shall bless the implementation of your important resolutions and decisions,
just as He has made possible the successful convening and conclusion of this historic Conference. Holy Fathers,
we have welcomed the title you have given us, Defender of the Faith, with great honour. May Almighty God grace
your name. May God welcome you. We have received this title given us by you Holy Fathers, with religious
reverence. May your prayers help Us in Our effort to fulfil the task entrusted to us." - Girmawi Qedamawi Haile
Selassie
Jan. 21, 1965
Source: Tsega Tekle Haimanot ~ FB post ~ 23 Jan 2020
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Laying Foundation Stone Of Awash II - Jan. 24, 1965
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Visit Of Queen Elizabeth II - Feb. 01, 1965
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Cornerstone Of Assab Refinery - May 08, 1965
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Proclamation-From H.I.M.[His-Imperial-Majesty] Emperor Haile Selassie I. on Modern
Ethiopianism May 7th.,1965:
As the years wear by, man’s horizon grows wider and wider and the vistas multiply. So it is with
Ethiopia. As the nation moves progressively in the accomplishments of the targets set for her
political, social and cultural advance, We find Ourselves confronted with yet more tasks, more
avenues of effort that demand Our attention. It is within this framework that, thankfully, the wheels of
progress have moved and have brought Ethiopia thus far on the path We have chartered for Our
country and people since we undertook the responsibility to move Ethiopia forward. The Ethiopian
people, who have co-operated fully in implementation of all Our plans,deserve Our gratitude and
appreciation.
The catalog of achievements that you have reviewed on this twenty-fourth anniversary of Ethiopia’s
liberation is testimony above all to three factors:
1) the continued guidance of the Almighty in the fructifying of our aims;
2) the incalculable sacrifices made in the campaign of liberation by the Ethiopian people and their
vanguard, the patriots, through whom this freedom, liberty and the Ethiopian way of life that We so
proudly cherish today have been preserved ; and
3) the unrelenting loyalty and co-operation of our people in the successful prosecution of the
manifold national endeavors.
Ethiopia is an ancient land and her civilization is the result of the harmonious alchemy of the past and
the present, upon which we confidently build for the future. This heritage is the bedrock of modern
Ethiopia.
In it the people have chosen to distill from the past that which is useful and enduring, to adapt those
worthwhile attributes of our present day world, and to fashion this Modern Ethiopianism – the
foundation of our social order that has served so admirably the purpose of the nation’s steady
advance.
Be it recognized that while the institutions which Ethiopians have inherited from their forefathers
still proudly carry their ancient designation, the contents of these valued institutions have been
adapted to meet the rising expectations of the present generation of Ethiopians.
Be it known to all who judge our institutions by the labels We have inherited from our past
civilization, that Ethiopian institutions, regardless of their nomenclature, are the fruits of
Ethiopianism – this optimum combination that the people of Ethiopia themselves have fashioned to
serve the fulfillment of their national destiny.
Be it understood that while we Ethiopians are justly proud of Our national heritage, we do not look
backwards to find our national purpose but forward to the full realization of Our national goals.
This anniversary of the liberation of our country came as a result of the aggression against Ethiopia,
sequel to the then prevailing international conditions. Unfortunately, the breakdown of international
law and morality that led to this episode has not been fully rectified and the lesson taught by that sad
experience has not given rise to efforts commensurate with the imperious need for collective
security, and a unified purpose to protect and guarantee world peace.
Through the struggle of her people, Ethiopia has survived and this survival has afforded her the
opportunity to bring the weight of her experience to the efforts deployed by the international
community in building a world of peace, progress and human understanding. We are gratified that
Ethiopia has been able to play a significant role in this search for a better world, a search to which she
is committed in her foreign and domestic policies.
When we look back to May 5, 1941, and contemplate the progress that Africa has made in the area of
independence, it appears as if one is experiencing the fulfillment of a once far fetched dream. Today,
there are thirty six voices that are raised in the defense of Africa and African causes ; in the 1940’s
there were only three. Ethiopia has been gratified at the emergence of these new African states to the
community of sovereign independent nations. She is always willing and ready to play her part through
the organisation of African Unity in bringing about greater co-operation among the independent
African states and to continue to do whatever lies in her power to aid in the struggle for the complete
liberation of our continent.
We thank you for the kind words you have expressed and for the list of achievements you have
reviewed. Those of us who need to know ourselves should read the message of St Paul in Corinthians,
Chapter 4, verses one to six. Further details of duties and responsibilities of our officials will be
announced in the near future.
May the Almighty help us to redouble our efforts on this 24th anniversary of Ethiopia’s liberation and
to be ready to undertake great responsibilities to build a future for coming generations.
Source: Camara Nicholes ~ FB post ~ 2 July 2020
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Cornerstone Of Assab Refinery - May 08, 1965
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Cement Factory - Inauguration - May 19, 1965
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Nation-wide Broadcast - African Liberation Day - May 26, 1965
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20th Anniversary Of United Nations Charter - Jun. 27, 1965
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Veterinary Service - Jul. 17, 1965
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His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I. represents one of the oldest ruling houses not only in our own continent
but all over this world… here is the direct descendant of Queen Of Sheba and King Solomon…We have had the
privilege of welcoming and entertaining in our midst the one leader in all Africa who has been responsible more
than anyone else for the birth of true spirit amongst Africans of African Unity and for the coming into being of the
Organization Of African Unity. His Imperial Majesty’s long and distinguished career began a very long time ago,
59 years ago to be exact, when at the age of only 14; he was first appointed Governor of a place called Garar
Mullerta in the Harar province of Ethiopia. So far as I know, so far as I have read or heard anywhere, I have never
heard of anyone being appointed a Governor at the age of 14.” (Dr. H.K. Banda; Malawi Prime Minister, 3rd Aug.
1965)
#Ameyn. +++
**The Great Emperor Haile Selassie The First, with President Richard Nixon**
Source: I-Ras Black E'Dd ~ FB post ~ 15 Apr 2020
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Haile Selassie I Foundation - Inauguration - Sep. 02, 1965
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Address At The New Year - Sep. 11, 1965
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Speech To U.S. Astronauts - Sep. 21, 1965
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Toast To President Rahdakrishnan - Oct. 12, 1965
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Rahdakrishnan Receives Degree From Haile Selassie I University - Oct. 13, 1965
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Speech To All-Africa Lutheran Conference - Oct. 13, 1965
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Economic And Technical Aid - Nov. 16, 1965
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Banquet In Honour Of Bulgarian Leader - Nov. 23, 1965
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Opens Berhanena Selam Printing Press - Nov. 25, 1965
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Banquet In Honour Of Polish President, Ochab - Dec. 02, 1965
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Inaugurating 15th Pugwash Conference - Dec. 29, 1965
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The above chronology compiled by Malchijah, please contact me for updates.
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