King George VI of the United Kingdom delivering his radio address announcing Britain’s entry into the war with Germany, Buckingham Palace, London, England, UK, Sept 3, 1939 [staged press photo].

Caption   King George VI of the United Kingdom delivering his radio address announcing Britain’s entry into the war with Germany, Buckingham Palace, London, England, UK, Sept 3, 1939 [staged press photo]. ww2dbase
Source    ww2dbaseUnited Kingdom National Archives
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Added By David Stubblebine
Added Date 2 Dec 2013

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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
2 Dec 2014 08:02:50 PM

This was the speech that was the subject of the 2010 movie, ‘The King’s Speech’. As depicted in the movie, the actual radio address was delivered in another room, while the king stood at a lectern, without his coat on. To hear the speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAhFW_auT20

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