The name of Patrice Lumumba went down in history as an energetic politician and leader of the Congo national liberation movement. From his youth, he fought for independence.
Patrice Emery Lumumba is a well-known political and public figure in the Republic of Congo. Its main achievement is the independence of the republic.
From the postal employee to the prime minister
Patrice has been involved in political affairs from an early age. After graduating from high school and postal courses, he worked as a clerk, an employee. He was passionate about the idea of rallying his people, achieving independence for his country. Young Lumumba often participated in rallies and delivered incentive speeches.
Patrice's fast-growing career in the mail suddenly ended. When deciding on the next increase, he stole about two and a half thousand dollars. The first thing that Lumumba did after his arrest was to head the National Party of the country, and soon after that he received the post of Prime Minister of Congo.
Congo gains independence
On October 10, 1957, Lumumba headed the CPV. This movement differed from others in its main goal. The leaders of the movement loudly declared that becoming an independent state is possible only with the unification of the people. On the territory of the state, rallies constantly took place, uprisings broke out, people tried their hand. Soon, Brussels had to sit at the negotiating table and recognize the Congo as an independent state.
At the ceremony dedicated to this event, Patrice Lumumba made a famous speech, full of passionate exclamations and emotions. At the end, an unexpected phrase sounded: "We are no longer your monkeys!". This was the whole of Lumumba.
After becoming Prime Minister, Lumumba, after gaining final independence, began to engage in anti-imperialist politics.
