The Right Hon. F. E. Smith
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The Right Hon. F. E. Smith
Portrait of Mr. F. E. Smith, assigned head of the Press Bureau in 1914. With the outbreak of war, the Government decided to establish a Press Bureau for the control and supply of official war information
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Assigned Bureau Control Decided Establish In Formation Official Outbreak Press Supply 15th Smith
EDITORS COMMENTS
"This striking portrait captures The Right Hon. Frederick Edwin Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead, in the early days of his distinguished career in British politics. The photograph was taken in December 1914, just a few months after he was assigned as the head of the newly established Press Bureau by the British Government. At the time, the outbreak of war in Europe had created a pressing need for the control and supply of accurate and timely official war information to the public. In response, the Government decided to establish the Press Bureau in August 1914 to manage the dissemination of information to the media and the general public. Smith, who had previously served as the Attorney General and the Chancellor of the Exchequer, was an ideal choice for the role due to his eloquence, intelligence, and experience in public affairs. Smith's tenure as the head of the Press Bureau was marked by his commitment to transparency and his efforts to ensure that the British public received reliable and unbiased information about the war. He worked closely with the military and other government departments to coordinate the release of information and to address any misinformation or rumors that emerged. This historical photograph is a testament to Smith's important role in shaping the public's understanding of the war during a critical period in British history. It is a reminder of the vital role that effective communication and information management play in times of crisis and uncertainty." Image Reference: Mary Evans Picture Library, ILN 15th July 1915, p. 1117. Rights Managed.
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