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Typed script of the radio address King George VI of the United Kingdom delivered announcing Britain’s entry into the war with Germany, Buckingham Palace, London, England, UK, Sept 3, 1939. Page 2 of 2.

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Caption     Typed script of the radio address King George VI of the United Kingdom delivered announcing Britain’s entry into the war with Germany, Buckingham Palace, London, England, UK, Sept 3, 1939. Page 2 of 2. ww2dbase
WW2-Era Location Name London, England, United Kingdom
Date 3 Sep 1939
Photographer    Unknown
 
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Source    ww2dbaseUnited Kingdom Government
 
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Photos on Same Day 3 Sep 1939
 
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Licensing  According to the United Kingdom National Archives, Crown copyright material that has been created prior to 1 Jun 1957 is considered to be in the public domain.

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Added By David Stubblebine
Photo Size 1,368 x 1,767 pixels



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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
2 Dec 2014 08:08:27 PM

This is the speech that was the subject of the 2010 movie, ‘The King’s Speech’. To hear the speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAhFW_auT20

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