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Title[Farewell speech including news reports of the abdication]TypeNonMusicAudioMonographClassificationLCC: LWO 6312 reel 48, A11-12,15-18 (preservation master - not for playback) (Assigner: dlc) (Status: used by assigner)LCC: RXA 5678 A11-12, 15-18 (playback copy) (Assigner: dlc) (Status: used by assigner) SummaryIn these excerpts from radio broadcasts, Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor, makes a farewell speech from Windsor Castle in which he reflects on his decision to abdicate the throne and pledges allegiance to his brother, the Duke of York, who will succeed him. Also contains news reports of the abdication including a lengthy biographical sketch of the new king, George VI.CaptureDate: 1936-12-101936-12-11 Place: Cities and towns, etc., A-Z Broadcast from London, England on Dec. 10-11, 1936.Authorized Access PointWindsor, Edward, Duke of, 1894-1972 [Farewell speech including news reports of the abdication]