Churchill, Winston Leonard Spencer, Sir, 1874 - 1965 (Knight, statesman and historian)
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Dates
- Existence: 1874 - 1965
Found in 77 Collections and/or Records:
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Speeches: speech notes and source material [1936 unless otherwise indicated]., 1936 - 1937
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 9/122
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Notes for WSC's speech (19 November, [Claridge's, London] United Associations of Great Britain and France Dinner) on the need for Franco-British friendship and co-operation. Part published: Complete Speeches VI pp 5814-5.Notes for and report of WSC's speech (25 November, [Dorchester Hotel, London] New Commonwealth Society Luncheon) on his stance on defence and disarmament, and the need to back up the League of Nations with force if necessary. Also includes printed copy of the speech issued...
Dates:
1936 - 1937
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Speeches: speech notes (some by WSC as First Lord of the Admiralty) and other material., 08 Aug 1939 - 24 Jan 1940
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 9/138
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Notes for WSC's broadcast (8 August, United States [National Broadcasting Company]) entitled "A hush over Europe" on German and Italian war preparations, and [Adolf] Hitler's pivotal role. Published: Complete Speeches VI pp 6149-51.Notes for WSC's broadcast (1 October, BBC) entitled "The first month of war" on Poland, the Soviet Union, U-boat attacks, the situation in Britain, and Franco-British relations, which includes the phrase that Russia "is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an...
Dates:
08 Aug 1939 - 24 Jan 1940
Conditions Governing Access:
Open