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(Untitled), 09 Oct 1940

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 9/145/1-6

Scope and Contents

Typescript speaking notes for WSC's speech ([Caxton Hall, London]) on: his leadership of the Conservative Party; the retirement of Neville Chamberlain; his friendship with Chamberlain and admiration for him; his decision to accept the position as Leader; his belief in "the maintenance of the enduring greatness of Britain and her Empire, and the historic continuity of our Island life."Laid out in "psalm" form.

Dates

  • Creation: 09 Oct 1940

Conditions Governing Access

Open

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright: WSC

Extent

6 folio(s)

Language of Materials

English

External Documents

Bibliography

Complete Speeches VI, pp 6294-6

Subject

Repository Details

Part of the Churchill Archives Centre Repository

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