Late, But Important

For John, BLUF:  Part of the value of history is finding good things to build on.  Our positive relationship with Singapore is one such good thing.  It is due, in large part, to the late Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew.  Nothing to see here; just move along.

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PM Lee commemorates 70th anniversary of Lee Kuan Yew being called to S'pore Bar

Here is the sub-headline:

He was called to the Bar on Aug. 7, 1951.

From , by Reporter Jane Zhang, 8 August 2021, 05:31 PM.

The article is interesting and enlightening, but the key point is Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew himself.  When Singapore separated from Malasyia, Lee Kuan Yew became the first Prime Minister.  From that position he was an important person in the progress of Southeast Asia and in resisting further Communist agression in the area.

We, the United States, owe thanks to Mr Lee for helping to hold things together in the 1960s and 70s.  I hope we don't forget.

Regards  —  Cliff