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Walter Monckton at the Civil Service
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Walter Monckton at the Civil Service
Walter Monckton, future Viscount Monckton, was brought in to the propaganda department of the Civil Service during the War. He would go on to serve as Defence Minister in a post-war Conservative government.
1940
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Defence Minister Monckton Propaganda Sep16 Viscount Walter
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This photograph captures Sir Walter Monckton, future Viscount Monckton, during his tenure in the propaganda department of the Civil Service during World War II. In the early years of the conflict, Monckton, a brilliant and charismatic figure, was appointed to this role to help shape public opinion and boost morale both at home and abroad. Monckton's innovative and effective use of propaganda helped to counteract the negative impact of enemy propaganda and bolster the British war effort. Monckton's work in the Civil Service during this period was just the beginning of an illustrious political career. After the war, he went on to serve as Defence Minister in a Conservative government, playing a key role in the rebuilding of the British military and the shaping of post-war defence policy. Monckton's contributions to British politics and public life extended beyond defence, and he continued to serve in various capacities until his retirement from public life. This photograph, taken in 1940, offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in Monckton's career, as he worked tirelessly behind the scenes to support the war effort and shape the course of British history. Monckton's legacy as a visionary and effective leader in the Civil Service and beyond continues to be celebrated and studied by historians and political analysts to this day.
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