This was Singapore founding father, Lee Kuan Yew. He was instrumental in transforming the country into the financial powerhouse that it is today.Uncredited / APThis was what Singapore looked like before he led the nation to its independence.Clifford Pier and Singapore HarbourFox Photos / Getty ImagesA side street in the city centreLeslie Priest / APA local worker going about his daily lifeFrank Noel / APFruit juice bottlersAPStreet vendorsAPSingapore nightlifeLeslie Priest / APRaffles HotelLeslie Priest / APStilt villagesGeneral Photographic Agency / Getty ImagesThe War MemorialHulton Archive / Getty ImagesStamford RoadKeystone / Getty ImagesA parade near the Municipal BuildingR. Lock / Getty ImagesThe Cathay BuildingJ. R. T. Richardson / Getty ImagesGeneral Post Office on Battery RoadAPPenang ExpressAPPublic transportLeslie Priest / APPost-war crowdsAP

Rest in Peace,　Lee Kuan Yew.

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