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The first Republic Day Parade outside 16th century Old Fort in New Delhi in 1950.
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First president Dr Rajendra Prasad is seen saluting during the first Republic Day parade held on Rajpath in Delhi on January 26, 1950.
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Former president Rajendra Prasad rides from Vijay Chowk with Chief Guest President Sukarno of Indonesia during the first Republic Day in 1950.
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Jawaharlal Nehru with Baldev Singh at the first Republic day parade on January 26, 1950.
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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel with the first President of India, Dr Rajendra Prasad at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan on the first Republic Day in 1950.
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In 1951, King Tribhuvan of Nepal was the Guest of Honour for the Republic Day.
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Large number of people watching the Republic Day parade in 1952.
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An aerial view of the Republic Day Parade taken from the top of India Gate in 1951.
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