King George's Victory Speech 1945

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King George's victory speech. London.

M/S of King George VI (Prince Albert) sitting at desk. He talks about the British people allowing the British people a time of thanks giving and celebration after the defeat of...

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Cataloguer:
Howard
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
62520
Sort Number:
UN 1229 A
Time in/Out:
01:00:01:00 / 01:09:26:00
Canister:
UN 1229 A
Film ID:
2036.01
Issue Date:

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