less than 1 minute read

Lee Kuan Yew



Lee Kuan Yew (1923– ), prime minister of Singapore 1959–90. A labor attorney, Lee helped establish the People's Action Party (1954), and during his years in office has helped the country achieve political independence and a strong economy.



See also: Singapore.

Additional topics

21st Century Webster's Family Encyclopedia21st Century Webster's Family Encyclopedia - Lange, Dorothea to Lilac