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The King of England dies...
The King of England dies...
Item # 722941
January 21, 1936
THE MINNEAPOLIS TRIBUNE, Jan. 21, 1936
* Death of George V
* King of the United Kingdom
The banner headline announces: "King George Dies; Wales Becomes Ruler of Britain as Edward VIII" with subheads and two related photos. (see images) Nice for display. More inside.
Twenty-four pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.
AI notes: King George V of the United Kingdom died on January 20, 1936, at Sandringham House in Norfolk, England. His death marked the end of a 25-year reign, which had begun in 1910 following the death of his father, King Edward VII. George V’s reign had seen the turbulence of World War I, the decline of the British Empire’s global dominance, and significant political changes at home, including the rise of the Labour Party. He was succeeded by his eldest son, Edward VIII, whose short and controversial reign would soon be overshadowed by the abdication crisis later that same year. George V was widely mourned across Britain and the Commonwealth, with extensive funeral ceremonies reflecting his popularity and the nation’s respect for his steady leadership during times of crisis.
Category: The 20th Century
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