Britain and Iraq Sign Defence Pact

Series

Series Name

British Paramount News

Issue

Issue No.

1762

Date Released

19 Jan 1948

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Severn Floods Again
2. 2Marshall Urges Senate Support Aid to Europe
3. 3David Niven Marries
4. 4Britain and Iraq Sign Defence Pact
5. 5Big Moves on Air Front

Story

Story No. within this Issue

4 / 5

Summary

Mr Ernest Bevin and Prime Minister of Iraq sign new alliance designed to strengthen Middle East defences. Diplomatic party go aboard Nelson’s "Victory" for lunch.

Keywords

Politics and government; Ships and boats; Ceremonies; Diplomacy; History and archaeology

Library number

16693

Length of story (in feet)

96

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