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Anthony Eden

Monty Fresco1956-05-15

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May 1956: Sir (Robert) Anthony Eden, the 1st Earl of Avon (1897 - 1977 ) the English statesman. He became an MP in 1923 and in 1940 was Winston Churchill's secretary of state for war. He was prime minister from 1955 to 1957 when he resigned owing to ill health. Pictured arriving at the Guildhall for the 40th Anniversary Ceremony of the National Savings Movement, also attended by the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh. (Photo by Monty Fresco/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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  • Title: Anthony Eden
  • Creator: Monty Fresco
  • Date Created: 1956-05-15
  • Date Published: 2004-04-08
  • Provenance: Hulton Archive
  • Subject Keywords: Character, British, Single, People, Celebration Event, Lifestyles, Vertical, Black And White, Cheerful, Human Role, Smiling, British Culture, Politics, Politician, Prime Minister, Secretary Of State, Males, Arrival, Government, Statesman, Anthony Eden, Human Interest, Headshot
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