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Title
[Farewell speech including news reports of the abdication]
Type
NonMusicAudio
Monograph
Subject
Windsor, Edward, Duke of, 1894-1972--Abdication. (LCSH)
George VI, King of Great Britain, 1895-1952
Great Britain--Kings and rulers (LCSH)
Geographic Coverage
Classification
LCC: 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)
Content
spoken word (spw)
Summary
In 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.
Capture
Date: 1936-12-101936-12-11 Place: Cities and towns, etc., A-Z
Broadcast from London, England on Dec. 10-11, 1936.
Authorized Access Point
Windsor, Edward, Duke of, 1894-1972 [Farewell speech including news reports of the abdication]