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Friday December 11, 1936

diary 2The story continues with the second journal.  This is an entry from her personal diary, by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. Click here to read more.

No post today.

 

Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today

Newspaper hoardings announce the abdication

King Edward VIII steps down from the throne

 

 

His Majesty’s Declaration of Abdication Act received Royal Assent at 1:52 a.m., ending King Edward’s reign. George VI was the new monarch.

Edward gave his abdication speech by radio to a worldwide audience. “I have for 25 years tried to serve”, he said. “But you must believe me when I tell you that I have found it impossible to carry the heavy burden of responsibility and to discharge my duties as King as I would wish to do without the help and support of the woman I love.”

Amendment Number 27 of the Constitution of the Irish Free State was passed to eliminate the role of the King.

Chicago Daily Tribune December 11, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune December 11, 1936