Kitchener as war minister, shortly before his death, 1916
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Kitchener as war minister, shortly before his death, 1916
Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl of Khartoum and Broome (1850-1916), as war minister: his last speech in the Lords on 30th May 1916, on the subject of volunteers. Date: 30th May 1916
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30th Broome Herbert Horatio Khartoum Kitchener Lords Minister Parliament Speech
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This evocative photograph captures Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl of Khartoum and Broome, in his final moments as War Minister, delivering a speech in the House of Lords on May 30, 1916. The First World War was raging on, and Kitchener, who had become a symbol of British military strength and determination, was urging for more volunteers to join the armed forces. With a stern expression and intense gaze, Kitchener addresses his fellow peers, his words carrying the weight of the nation's hopes and fears. The photograph, taken shortly before his tragic death on June 5, 1916, when the HMS Hampshire, carrying him to Russia, struck a German mine, adds a poignant dimension to this historical image. Kitchener's last speech in the Lords was a call to arms, a plea for the British people to stand together in the face of adversity. This powerful photograph is a testament to a pivotal moment in World War I history and a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during that time.
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