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Speeches: Non House of Commons: Speech notes, typescript and press cuttings., 05 Jun 1915 - [Aug] [1915]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 9/52

Scope and Contents

Speech notes and typescript for WSC's speech (5 June, Dundee [Scotland]) explaining his actions as First Lord on his departure from the Admiralty, on the Dardanelles Campaign, and on the need to sustain the war effort. Also includes: a press cutting from the Times reporting the speech. Published: Complete Speeches III pp 2378 - 2384.Speech notes [? July-August 1915] on the first year of the war, the need to stay optimistic, the failure of the German submarine blockade and the power of the Navy.Speech notes [? August 1915] on the progress of the war and Germany's attack on Russia.Also includes: a press cutting from the [1940's].

Dates

  • Creation: 05 Jun 1915 - [Aug] [1915]

Conditions Governing Access

Open

Extent

1 file(s) (1 bound file (51 folios, bound with CHAR 9/53))

Language of Materials

English

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Repository Details

Part of the Churchill Archives Centre Repository

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