Lord Soames farewell broadcast to Rhodesia

Title

Lord Soames farewell broadcast to Rhodesia

Genre

Speech; Special

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1980

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Duration

00:06:53

Description

Farewell broadcast by Governor Lord Christopher Soames following multi-ethnic elections and prior to Independence Day celebrations in Rhodesia-Zimbabwe. Looking back at the events of the last few months leading to independence and promising development aid to the new country. Plays in and out to martial music.

Contributors

Christopher Soames

Keywords

Elections; Armed forces; Interethnic relations; Great Britain; Political reform; Zimbabwe; Rhodesia; Prime ministers; Conflict resolution; Guerilla warfare; Independence; Multiethnic societies; Development aid; General elections; Foreign aid; Colonial governors; Christopher Soames; Robet Mugabe

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