Clement Atlee Signed 1946 Commonwealth Prime Ministers' Conference Photograph.

Atlee, Clement; Ben Chifley; Walter Nash; Jan Smuts; et al

Publication Date: 1946

About this Item

Large original photograph of the 1946 Commonwealth Prime Ministers' Conference, signed by UK Prime Minister Clement Atlee among every other sitter. The large silver gelatin print is signed on the mount by UK Prime Minister Clement Atlee, Australian Prime Minister Ben Chifley, Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand Walter Nash, South African Prime Minister Jan Smuts, and Labour Cabinet Minister Arthur Henderson among others. In near fine condition. Matted and framed. The entire piece measures 34.5 inches by 24.5 inches. Hosted by UK Prime Minister Clement Attlee, the 1946 Commonwealth Prime Ministers' Conference was the second Meeting of the Heads of Government of the British Commonwealth. Discussions were primarily related to political and economic settlements arising from the end of World War II. The final communiquà expressed the Commonwealth's support for the creation of the United Nations as an instrument for peace and security as well as for raising the standard of living and the promotion of democratic liberty throughout the world. This was the final Prime Ministers' Conference consisting only of the "Old Commonwealth" of majority white nations and white-led South Africa. Seller Inventory # 137423

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Title: Clement Atlee Signed 1946 Commonwealth Prime...

Publication Date: 1946

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition