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Series

Series Name: War Pictorial News

Issue

Issue No.

228

Date Released

17 Sep 1945

Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 3

Summary

King and Queen, with the Princesses lead the nation in a day of thanksgiving for victory over Japan. They drive through the streets to St Paul’s Cathedral. Outside the crowds join in the service relayed through loudspeakers. King Peter of Yugoslavia is present; Attlee, Churchill and Bevin look on as Royal Family leave. Regent of Iraq Prince Abdul Illah present.

Keywords

Royalty; Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Celebrations and festivals; Victory celebrations; Religion and belief

Credits:

Commentator: Patrick O’Malley

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