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Feb 5, 2011 · Here's the real speech King George VI delivered on September 3rd, 1939 addressing Britain's involvement in World War II. His Australian speech therapist Lionel Logue was in the room...
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King George VI Speech – Declaration of war against Germany 1939. George VI, the British Monarch, made a live radio broadcast to the country and the Commonwealth declaring the outbreak of war with Germany. The King’s speech was made on 3 September 1939.
The King’s Speech – starring Colin Firth – tells the inspiring story of George VI who overcomes his stammer as he reluctantly takes the throne when his brother, Edward VIII abdicates in 1936 over his plans to marry twice divorced Wallis Simpson.
Aug 27, 2009 · H.M. King George VI, broadcast speech to the British Empire from Buckingham Palace on September 3rd, 1939.During the 78rpm. Era several important speeches by...
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May 4, 2014 · King George VI declares war on Germany, 3 September 1939.Transcript:In this grave hour, perhaps the most fateful in our history, I send to every household of...
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Jun 11, 2024 · As war is declared, the King directly addresses his people both at home and overseas. He describes the coming fight as one for justice and peace against bondage and fear, and calls for all...
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The Real King's Speech - King George VI - September 3, 1939. In this grave hour, perhaps the most fateful in our history, I send to every household of my peoples, both at home and overseas, this message, spoken with the same depth of feeling for each one of you as if I were able to cross your threshold and speak to you myself.
