#1 Click this link to see Historic Photos page --> 02/10/2017 #1

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#2 Click this link to see Historic Photos page --> 01/31/2018 #5

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#3 Click this link to see Historic Photos page --> 09/03/2021 #5

In 1939, Britain, France, Australia and New Zealand declared war on Germany, two days after the Nazi invasion of Poland; in a radio address, Britain’s King George VI said, “With God’s help, we shall prevail.” The same day, a German U-boat torpedoed and sank the British liner SS Athenia some 250 miles off the Irish coast, killing more than 100 out of the 1,400 or so people on board. #KingGeorgeVI #WW2

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#4 Click this link to see Historic Photos page --> 02/06/2022 #12

In 1952, Britain’s King George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George), 56, died at Sandringham House in Norfolk, England; he was succeeded as monarch by his 25-year-old elder daughter, who became Queen Elizabeth II. #KingGeorgeVI

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#5 Click this link to see Historic Photos page --> 02/08/2022 #6

In 1952, Queen Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary) proclaimed her accession to the British throne following the death of her father, King George VI. #QueenElizabeth #KingGeorgeVI

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#6 Click this link to see Historic Photos page --> 05/12/2022 #6

In 1937, Britain’s King George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George) was crowned at Westminster Abbey; his wife, Elizabeth, was crowned as queen consort. #KingGeorgeVI

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