Daily Archives: December 13, 2016

Sunday December 13, 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.

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

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The Nationalists launched the Aceituna Campaign.

The Second Battle of the Corunna Road began.

 

 

 

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The Lord Lang of Lambeth

The Archbishop of Canterbury made controversial remarks about Edward’s abdication during a radio address when he called it “sad” that the ex-king had “should have sought his happiness in a manner inconsistent with the Christian principles of marriage and within a social circle whose standards and ways of life are alien to all the best instincts and traditions of his people.” The speech was widely condemned for showing a lack of kindness toward the former king and attacking his friends.

 

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The Green Bay Packers beat the Boston Redskins 21-6 in the NFL Championship Game at the Polo Grounds in New York City.

SE1936Dec13A.pngAn annular solar eclipse took place.

Chicago Sunday Tribune December 13, 1936
Chicago Sunday Tribune December 13, 1936

Saturday December 12, 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

Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek and senior members of the Kuomintang after their arrest.

The Xi’an Incident began in China when Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek was arrested by Marshal Zhang Xueliang.

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George VI

Edward left England for Austria. George VI announced he would create his brother Duke of Windsor.

The 1937 NFL draft was held. Sam Francis was selected first overall by the Philadelphia Eagles.

 

 

Chicago Daily Tribune December 12, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune December 12, 1936

 

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