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King George VI - Thanking British Children
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King George VI - Thanking British Children
A certificate from King George VI to the children of Great Britain on 8th June, 1946 - issued as a momento for sharing in the hardships and ultimate triumph during World War Two. The message concludes with the sentence:
" May these qualities (pride, courage, endurance and enterprise) be yours as you grow up and join in the common effort to establish among the nations of the world unity and peace."
The reverse of the certificate lists the principal events of the war and includes a space at the base for detailing the recipients war contributions an the contibutions of his/her family.
1946
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This poignant photograph captures a moment of gratitude and hope as King George VI of the United Kingdom thanks the children of Great Britain for their resilience and contributions during the challenging years of World War II. The image was taken on the 8th of June, 1946, as the monarch presented a commemorative certificate to a group of young students. The message on the certificate reads, "May these qualities of pride, courage, endurance and enterprise be yours as you grow up and join in the common effort to establish among the nations of the world unity and peace." The reverse of the certificate lists the principal events of the war, providing a poignant reminder of the hardships and ultimate triumph that the nation had experienced. Each certificate included a space at the base for the recipient to detail their own war contributions and those of their family. The image of the King signing the certificates with a pen in hand and a determined expression on his face, surrounded by the eager and proud faces of the children, is a powerful symbol of the spirit of community and shared effort that helped the country overcome the challenges of the war. The heraldic crest of the United Kingdom adorns the top of the certificate, adding a sense of formality and tradition to the occasion. This certificate serves as a reminder of the determination, courage, and endurance of the British people during World War II, and the hope for a peaceful and united world that was shared by the monarch and the children of the nation. The image is a poignant keepsake of a time when the country came together in the face of adversity, and a reminder of the importance of unity and peace in the world today.
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