Historical Events tagged with "harold macmillan"
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Harold Macmillan's 'Wind of Change' Speech
Harold Macmillan, the British Prime Minister, delivered a pivotal speech in Cape Town, South Africa, highlighting the inevitability of decolonization across Africa. This was a response to the growing nationalist movements that were emerging on the continent post-World War II. Macmillan acknowledged the changing political landscape and marked a significant turn in British foreign policy, signaling potential support for independence movements in British colonies. His statement, which metaphorically referred to a 'wind of change', indicated a shift towards embracing necessary transitions in British colonial policy and urged cooperation with African leaders.
Continue ReadingUK Recognizes People's Republic of China
The United Kingdom formally recognized the People's Republic of China, which led the Republic of China to sever all diplomatic relations with the UK in response. This recognition signified a significant shift in international politics and alliances during the early Cold War period, as the UK sought to establish economic and diplomatic ties with the communist government in Beijing.
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