The different eras that we been through ...
 

1819 - 1945 Colonial Period This period saw Singapore under British rule, the fall of our country into Japanese hands during World War II, the fight put up by our resistance fighters, and the disillusionment of our forefathers when the British returned to rule them. Colonial Period - Movie Description and Movie - Courtesy of Government of Singapore (Singapore Infomap)

1945 - 1955 Political Awakening The next phase saw the exploitation of racial sensitivities by the communists to further their political goals and the religious tension surrounding the Maria Hertogh riots. This was also a period where our country achieved limited self-government through the partially elected Legislative Assembly and where support for political parties were rallied along racial lines. Political Awakening - Movie Description and Movie - Courtesy of Government of Singapore (Singapore Infomap)

1955 - 1961 Communist Threat During this period, we see how influential communist factions incited bloody riots among bus workers in the 1955 Hock Lee Bus Riots, and how pro-communists within the PAP also caused a sharp split in the party when they opposed merger with the Federation of Malaya. Communist Threat - Movie Description and Movie - Courtesy of Government of Singapore (Singapore Infomap)

1961 - 1963 Battle for Merger The battle for merger raged internally with the Communists campaigning against the merger concept, as well as on the international plane, when President Soekarno launched his policy of Confrontation. However, the Referendum of 1962 confirmed the belief that reunification with Malaya was the way for Singapore to survive the communist threat, and later, gain independence. Battle for Merger - Movie Description and Movie - Courtesy of Government of Singapore (Singapore Infomap)

1963 - 1965 Merger Years Our past differences with Malaysia in terms of political ideology, policy on racial equality and disagreement over the Common Market proposal culminated in the Separation from Malaysia in 1965. Singapore, however, held firm to the principles of meritocracy and multiracialism. The events, which preceded the Separation, like the racial riots in 1964, again demonstrated our vulnerabilities to exploitation of race and religious issues. Merger Years - Movie Description and Movie - Courtesy of Government of Singapore (Singapore Infomap)

From Survival to Progress After the Separation, Singapore began her struggle for economic survival and defending her sovereignty, amidst challenges of boosting the people's morale and enhancing social cohesion. We built homes for our people, strengthened our defence and became a member of the United Nations and ASEAN. From Survival to Progress Movie Description and Movie - Courtesy of Government of Singapore (Singapore Infomap)

Future in Our Hands There is no secret formula to Singapore's survival. It depends on Singaporeans' rational decisions, sound government, openness to foreign talent and ideas and a stout heart to defend Singapore's interest. But most of all, it depends on the will to survive against the odds. The future is in our hands. Future in Our Hands Movie Description and Movie - Courtesy of Government of Singapore (Singapore Infomap)

The Start of the Journey