'Peace for Our Time'. Original b/w press photograph of British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain (1869–1940) immediately before his departure for the Munich Conference (September 29–30, 1938). Back with agency stamp and glued English news telegram dated September 29, 1938. Oak wood frame with double glazing. Visible size 17×22 cm. Frame size 27×32 cm.
When Neville Chamberlain flew to Munich in southern Germany on September 29, 1938, the hope was that through talks with Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, Édouard Daladier, and others, Britain would be able to avoid the Great European War that seemed to be drawing ever closer. After the talks, back in London, Chamberlain declared that he now believed in 'Peace for Our Time'. Eleven months later, World War II broke out with Germany's invasion of Poland (September 1, 1939).
This is an original b/w silver gelatin press photograph from 1938, which appears with yellowed front and back. The back also somewhat discoloured. In addition, common signs of handling.
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