Wee Kim Wee
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Wee Kim Wee was a Singaporean journalist, diplomat and politician who served as the fourth president of Singapore between 1985 and 1993.
Koh Sok Hiong and Wee's marriage photos, c. 1936
Wee in 1954, working for the United Press Associations (UPA)
The Old Parliament House (pictured in 2006), where Wee was elected by Parliament at both presidential elections.
Wee's invitation of Israeli president Chaim Herzog (pictured) to visit Singapore was controversial.
Lee Kuan Yew
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Lee Kuan Yew, also known as LKY, was a Singaporean politician, barrister and statesman who served as the first prime minister of Singapore from 1959 to 1990. A member of the People's Action Party, his
Wee Kim Wee
…not by popular vote, the presidential nominee had to gain a majority of the vote by Parliament to be elected. In August 1985, then-prime minister Lee Kuan Yew nominated Wee to become president at the 1985 presidential election after a five-month vacancy. Lee decided to choose Wee after being suggested him by…
Lee in 1975
Lee with his father, 1925
Lee's barrister's wig and container, on display in the National Museum of Singapore
Furniture from 38 Oxley Road, where the People's Action Party was founded