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Original black-and-white press photograph of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (1874–1965) and US President Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882–1945), among others, during the Casablanca Conference in January 1943. Back with agency stamp, archive stamp, handwritten notes, and stamped date of newspaper publication (March 9, 1943). Furthermore, remnants of glued-on news telegram. Oakwood frame with double glass. Visible size 13×18 cm. Frame size 22×27 cm.

The Casablanca Conference was held in Casablanca, French Morocco, from January 14 to 24, 1943, to plan the Allied strategy for the next phase of World War II. The main talks were between US President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill.

Condition

Thios is an original black-and-white silver gelatin press photograph from 1943, which has a transverse surface crease and a few pressure marks. Yellowed. Back with some discolouration.

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