"European Unity", 28 Mar 1950
Scope and Contents
Speech notes for WSC's speech (House of Commons) on subjects including: relations between Britain, France, West Germany [later part of Germany] and the Soviet Union; the presence of West Germany in the European Assembly, in Western defence and a united Europe; reconciliation between France and West Germany and the lead being taken by Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer, Federal Chancellor of Germany; mutual assistance between Britain, France and West Germany for the good of Europe; reasons for and against a war; the Soviet Union's fears of the West; the atomic arms race and the need for a settlement with the Soviet Union. Carbon typescript speaking notes laid out in "psalm" style to aid delivery.
Dates
- 28 Mar 1950
Conditions Governing Access
Open
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright: WSC
Extent
44 folio(s)
Language of Materials
English
Bibliography
Repository Details
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