For the second time in our history, a British Prime Minister has returned from Germany bringing peace with honor. I believe it is peace for our time.

Neville Chamberlain

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Appeasement World War II

Speaker

Neville Chamberlain

Source

Peace for Our Time (Speech)

Medium

Speech

Genre

Political speech

Statement Type

Prophecies and predictions

Language

English

Time

1938 1930s 20th century

Occupation

National leader Politician

From

United Kingdom Europe

Authentication Score 2

Citation

Chamberlain, Neville. "Peace For Our Time." Address from 10 Downing after Munich Conference. Sept. 30, 1938. Address.

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