Arrival in Palestine of Mr. Antony [i.e., Anthony] Eden. General Barker, G.O.C. at Lydda Airport awaiting arrival of Mr. Eden and General ... of A.I.F. [i.e., Australian Imperial Forces]
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Public domain photograph, 1930s-1940s Jerusalem, Palestine, History of Israel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Anthony Eden's Prime Minster term was dominated by the Suez crisis. When Egypt nationalized the Suez Canal in 1956 Eden joined France and Israel in authorizing an unsuccessful invasion. He was harshly criticized around the world and resigned in 1957.
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Date
01/01/1940
Contributors
American Colony (Jerusalem). Photo Dept., photographer
Location
Lod, 31.95139, 34.89528
Source
Library of Congress
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