United Press. Churchill Bows Out, 1955
Queen Elizabeth II is greeted by Winston and Clementine Churchill as she arrives for a dinner given at 10 Downing Street on April 4, 1955. In leading his guests in the loyal toast to Her Majesty, Churchill noted that as a young cavalry officer he had proposed similar toasts during the reign of her great-great grandmother, Queen Victoria. He resigned as Prime Minister on the following day. |
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Object Details:
Photograph. New York World-Telegram & Sun Collection, Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress (295)
Related Theme:
The Politician
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