We have not overthrown the divine right of kings to fall down for the divine right of experts.

Harold Macmillan

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Topic

Experts

Speaker

Harold Macmillan

Medium

Speech

Genre

Political speech

Language

English

Time

1950 1950s 20th century

Occupation

National leader Politician

From

United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

MacMillan, Harold. Speech in Strasbourg. 16 Aug. 1950, Strasbourg, France.

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Medium
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Citation

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Winston Churchill
Source
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Medium
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Genre
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Language
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Time
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Authentication Score 3
Original Citation

Churchill, Winston. "The Few." House of Commons meeting. 20 Aug. 1940, The Palace of Westminster, London, England, UK. Address.

Current Citation

Churchill, Winston. "The Battle of Britain: 'The Few'." Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat: The Great Speeches, edited by David Cannadine. Penguin Classics, 2007.