Winston Churchill. Speech on the budget, 1909
During the Budget Crisis of 1909-1912, Churchill was among the leaders of a movement to increase taxes on Britain's wealthiest inhabitants. The Liberal Party, which Churchill had joined in 1904, desired additional revenue to fund social programs and increase defense spending. The House of Commons passed the measure in 1909, but the House of Lords, dominated by Conservative landowners, rejected the measure and forced new elections. This early recorded Churchill address gives a good indication of his progressive political philosophy.
Object Details:
Sound disc. Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division, Library of Congress (55.1)
Related Theme:
The Politician
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