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President
History of Botswana
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| | 1966 | Khama, Seretse |  |
| Bechuanaland is granted independence and becomes Republic of Botswana with Seretse Khama as President |
| 1966 | Masire, Quett Ketumile Joni |  |
| Appointed Vice President |
| 1969 | Khama, Seretse |  |
| The BDP wins the general election, Khama is re-elected for another term |
| 1977 | Khama, Seretse |  |
| Oct The BDP wins a majority, Khama is re-elected as President |
| 1980 | Masire, Quett Ketumile Joni |  |
| Appointed President of Botswana |
| 1984 | Masire, Quett Ketumile Joni |  |
| General elections, BDP wins a majority, Quett Masire is re-elected as President |
| 1989 | Masire, Quett Ketumile Joni |  |
| General elections, BDP wins a majority, Quett Masire is re-elected as President |
| 1994 | Masire, Quett Ketumile Joni |  |
| Legislative elections, BDP secures 53% of vote, Masire re-elected by National Assembly |
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