West Unites for Peace

Issue No.

2218

Date Released

2 Jun 1952

Stories in this Issue:

Story No. within this Issue: 7 / 7
Summary: Western Powers sign agreement with Germany restoring German sovereignty. Berlin Germans in Eastern Sector demonstrate against Bonn Agreement. Russians restrict traffic from West Germany into capital. Orlay General Ridgway arrives to assume Supreme Command in West, vacated by Eisenhower. Paris Anti-Ridgway demonstrations lead to riots. Communist leader Jacques Duclos is arrested. London Winston Churchill drives to House to warn Parliament of grave Korea situation. Korea While peace talks drag on Koje Island prison camp is strengthened by Shropshires. Field Marshal Alexander prepares to visit Korea. Paris Six powers, including Germany, agree to form joint defence force in Europe.
Keywords: Politics and government; Ceremonies; Demonstrations; Riots; Prisoners of war; Occupied territories; Diplomacy; Military
Locations: Bonn
Library number: 20439
Length of story (in feet): 286

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