Typed script of the radio address King George VI of the United Kingdom delivered announcing Britain’s entry into the war with Germany, Buckingham Palace, London, England, UK, Sept 3, 1939. Page 1 of 2.

Caption   Typed script of the radio address King George VI of the United Kingdom delivered announcing Britain’s entry into the war with Germany, Buckingham Palace, London, England, UK, Sept 3, 1939. Page 1 of 2. ww2dbase
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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
2 Dec 2014 08:05:43 PM

This is the speech that was the subject of the 2010 movie, ‘The King’s Speech’. To hear the speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAhFW_auT20

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