Ahmed Sékou Touré (January 9, 1922 - March 26, 1984) was the first President of Guinea (1958 - 1984). January 9 is the 9th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... March 26 is the 85th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (86th in leap years). ... List of Heads of State of Guinea (Dates in italics indicated de facto continuation of office) For Colonial Heads prior to independence, see: Colonial Heads of Guinea See also Guinea Heads of Government of Guinea Colonial Heads of Guinea lists of incumbents Categories: Guinea | Lists of office-holders ... The Republic of Guinea is a nation of northwest Africa. ... 1958 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ...

Before independence, he was a prominent union leader and founded the Rassemblement Démocratique Africain party. In 1956, he was elected mayor of Conakry, the capital. While the country was still under French administration, he became prime minister on May 14, 1957, and he subsequently became president upon independence on October 2, 1958. 1956 is a leap year starting on Sunday. ... Conakry (also Konakry, Malinké Kɔnakiri), population 1,091,483 ( 1996), is the capital of Guinea. ... May 14 is the 134th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (135th in leap years). ... 1957 was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... October 2nd is the 275th day (276th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 90 days remaining. ... 1958 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ...

While he initially pursued a socialist agenda, he became very dictatorial towards the end of his career, and thousands of Guineans fled the country during his rule. The color red and particularly the red flag are traditional symbols of Socialism. ...

He died while undergoing heart surgery in Cleveland, Ohio, in the United States. City nickname: The Forest City Location in the state of Ohio Founded 1796 Incorporated 1836 County Cuyahoga County Mayor Jane Campbell ( Dem) Area  - Total  - Water 213. ...

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"We prefer poverty in liberty to riches in slavery."