VJ day anniversary - Duke of Edinburgh speech

Title

VJ day anniversary - Duke of Edinburgh speech

Genre

Speech

TX Date

20 Aug 1995

Year of production

1995

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Duration

00:00:20

Description

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh says veterans who suffered at the hands of the Japanese should not be expected to forgive and forget as the 50th anniversary of VJ Day celebrations continue. Prince Philip made his comments in a BBC programme to be screened tonight.

Contributors

Prince Philip

Keywords

London; Anniversary celebrations; Royal family; Second World War (1939-1945); Royalty; Japan; Prisoners of War; VJ Day; Commemorative events; Anniversaries; Veterans (Armed Forces)

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