Historical Events tagged with "david lloyd george"
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Opening of the Paris Peace Conference
The Paris Peace Conference commenced in Versailles, France, bringing together delegates from multiple nations to negotiate the terms following World War I. Key figures included President Woodrow Wilson from the United States, Prime Minister David Lloyd George from the United Kingdom, and Premier Georges Clemenceau from France. The primary focus was on creating a lasting peace through treaties, including the Treaty of Versailles, which aimed to address territorial disputes and establish new national boundaries.
Continue ReadingPassage of the People's Budget in Parliament
The People's Budget marked a radical shift in British fiscal policy. Introduced primarily by Chancellor of the Exchequer David Lloyd George, the budget aimed to address wealth inequality and fund social programs through increased taxation on the wealthy. This was the first budget in British history designed explicitly to redistribute wealth among the public. It faced significant opposition from the House of Lords but was nonetheless passed by the House of Commons, showcasing a decisive moment in the evolution of British social policy.
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