The Prime Minister's Speech (1940)

Full title reads: "The Prime Minister's Speech".



London.



Shots of Neville Chamberlain with dignitaries and Church leaders.



Neville Chamberlain, British Prime Minister speaking at the Mansion House in London.



MS Chamberlain speaking about the coming year 1940, and the fact that the allies control the seas. He continues to put full blame for the war on Germany and the "tyrant that leads her".



Good story to illustrate Chamberlain's style of speaking and his mannerisms.



Alternative spelling for search purposes - Neville Chamberlin.
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