| LORD RUNCIMAN - PRAGUE Lord Runciman arrives in Prague to try to help settle differences between the Czechs and the Sudetan Germans. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 6381 | |
| Catalog #: | 98070 | |
| Clip Number: | 98070-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 38/63 | |
| Timecode: | 01:36:05 - 01:36:34 | |
| Location: | Prague, Czechoslovakia. | |
| Year Shot: | 1938 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: Diplomacy LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Czech Republic (Czechoslovakia, Bohemia) OCCUPATIONS: Politicians / Statesmen WORLD WAR TWO, GENERAL: Prelude (Prologue) | |
| Description: | LORD RUNCIMAN - PRAGUE Lord Runciman arrives in Prague to try to help settle differences between the Czechs and the Sudetan Germans. The leader of the Sudetan, Konrad Henlein, wanted autonomy for the German speaking regions of Czechoslovakia. The Czech government was opposed to parition. In September, Hitler demanded the Sudetanland become part of Germany. The British and French goverments gave into his demands without regard for the Czech position. This was known as the Munich Crisis. Prague, Czechoslovakia. Various shots show British politician Lord Walter Runciman arriving in Prague by train, accompanied by Lady Runciman and his staff. A large crowds waits at the railway station to welcome him. Commentator explains Lord Runciman is here to try to solve the differences between the Czechoslovaks and the Sudetan Germans. Lord and Lady Runciman are seen getting into their car, followed by numerous photographers, and arriving at their hotel or residence. | |
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