Arnold Amet
Arnold Amet is a prominent Papua New Guinean lawyer and diplomat who played a significant role in the country’s journey to independence from Australia in 1975. At just 22 years old, he symbolically lowered the Australian flag and raised Papua New Guinea's flag for the first time during the independence ceremony, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's history. Amet later became the Chief Justice of Papua New Guinea and currently serves as the country’s ambassador to the United States. His early activism as a law student and his leadership in the new nation underscore his commitment to the ideals of self-governance and national identity.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 29,148 | $2,700,000 | 1,159$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 29,148 | $2,700,000 | 1,159$ |
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Arnold Amet was a young law student who played a significant role in Papua New Guinea's independence by lowering the Australian flag and raising the PNG flag for the first time.
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