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I believe it is peace for our time
Extract from the Illustrated London News, October 8th 1938, celebrating Chamberlains triumphant return to England following the Munich Agreement, claimed to have secured peace between Britain and Germany. Pictures from top right as follows: 1)Mr. Chamberlains leaves Heston Airport for Buckingham Palace. 2)Mr. Chamberlain holding the declaration 3)The declaration 4)Outside 10 Downing Street 5)Lord Claredon delivers a message from the King to Mr. Chamberlain 6)The Prime Minister welcomed by Cabinet colleagues on landing at Heston Airport. The celebrations were short lived: less than a year later, world war two had begun
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1938 Agreement Air Port Buckingham Celebrating Chamberlain Conference Crowds Crows Declaration Extract Heston Munich Neville Pact Peace Triumphant
Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.2cm x 23.7cm (6.8" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 20.2cm x 23.7cm (8" x 9.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This historic photograph captures the jubilant moment when Neville Chamberlain, the British Prime Minister, returned to England on October 8, 1938, following the signing of the Munich Agreement with Germany. The agreement was hailed as a triumph for Chamberlain, who had promised "peace for our time" upon his return from the Munich Conference. In the top right corner of the image, Chamberlain is seen leaving Heston Airport for Buckingham Palace, surrounded by a crowd of well-wishers. In the second image, he holds up the signed declaration, a beaming smile on his face. The document itself is displayed in the third image, its text outlining the terms of the agreement. In the fourth image, Chamberlain is greeted outside 10 Downing Street by Lord Claredon, who delivered a message from King George VI. In the fifth image, the Prime Minister is welcomed by his Cabinet colleagues upon landing at Heston Airport. However, the celebrations were short-lived. Less than a year later, on September 1, 1939, World War II began with Germany's invasion of Poland. The Munich Agreement failed to prevent the outbreak of war, and Chamberlain's promise of peace proved to be fleeting. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities of international diplomacy and the fragility of peace.
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