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MR. CHURCHILL ARRIVES BACK IN ENGLAND - An original Second World War press photograph of Prime Minister Winston S. Churchill, just returned from his final summit with Roosevelt and Stalin in Yalta, ac

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London: Supplied by the New York Times, published by The Daily Telegraph, 20 February 1945. Photograph. This original Second World War press photograph was first published on 20 February 1945. It captures Prime Minister Winston Churchill at 10 Downing Street returning from the Yalta Conference with Roosevelt and Stalin, being greeted by Clement Attlee, the man who would replace Churchill as prime minister just five months later. The gelatin silver print is on heavy glossy paper and measures 8.125 x 6 inches (20.6 x 15.2 cm) Condition is very good, the image distinct, with minor wear mostly confined to the extremities, minor scratches and fingerprints apparent only under raking light, and a crop arrow on the left hand side of the photo. As evidenced by the stamps on the verso, this photograph was originally supplied by the New York Times and long held in British newspaper archives, published first by The Daily Telegraph on “20 FEB 1945” and again by the Sunday Telegraph on “26 NOV 1967”. The original printed caption affixed to the verso reads: "New York Times Photos. Mr. Churchill Arrives Back in England. On his arrival back in England, Mr. Churchill was welcomed by members of the Cabinet. This picture was taken inside No, 10 Downing Street. PICTURE SHOWS: - Mr. Churchill, inside No,. 10, with members of the Cabinet. Left to right: - Sir John Anderson, Sarah Churchill, The Prime Minister talking to Mr. Attlee (Deputy Prime Minister), Sir Charles Portal, Mr. Morrison and behind

  • Publisher: Supplied by the New York Times, published by The Daily Telegraph
  • Year: 1945
  • Binding: unknown

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