Northern Rhodesian African National Congress was a political party in Zambia. Formed in 1948, as the Northern Rhodesian Congress, it was the first African political party in the country. NRC had its roots in the Federation of Welfare Societies. A political party is a political organization that subscribes to a certain ideology and seeks to attain political power within a government. ... 1948 (MCMXLVIII) is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ...

In 1951 the party adopted the name 'Northern Rhodesian African National Congress'. It was linked to the African National Congress in South Africa. In 1953 Kenneth Kaunda became the general secretary of the organization. 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ... The African National Congress (ANC) is a centre-left political party, and has been South Africas governing party (in a coalition) since the establishment of majority rule in May 1994. ... 1953 (MCMLIII) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... Kenneth David Kaunda, commonly known as KK or Dr.K (born April 28, 1924) was the first President of Zambia (1964–1991). ...

In 1958 the party was divided on whether to participate in the legislative elections, in which only a minority of the black population was allowed to vote. The more radical Kaunda broke away, and formed the Zambian African National Congress. 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Zambian African National Congress was a political organisation dedicated to promoting the rights of black people in Zambia. ...