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The King's Message to his People
Unknown, 1917, Document
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The King's Message to his People
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29858
Title
The King's Message to his People
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'We, being persuaded that the abstention from all unnecessary consumption of grain will furnish the surest and most effective means of defeating the devices of Our enemies, and then of bringing the war to a speedy and successful termination'.
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Unknown
Date
1917
Size
27.5 x 21.8 cm
Type
Document
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
In 1917, the country was facing a crisis due to the shortage of wheat as stocks had reduced to dangerous levels. The King issued the proclamation asking all citizens to reduce their consumption of all grain products.
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