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The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota
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On May 12, newly crowned King George VI broadcast a thankful speech from Buckingham Palace to his empire, expressing gratitude for greetings, wishing health to all, and pledging service in the coming years. Presented by Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin.
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Will Strive to Show His Gratitude in Coming Years by Service to Nations
London, May 12.-(A)-King George VI, newly crowned, Wednesday thanked his empire around the world from Buckingham palace on a vast radio network.
His reply to broadcast greetings from the fourth of the world he rules, was:
"It is with a very full heart I speak to you tonight. Never before has a newly crowned king been able to talk to all his peoples in their own homes on the day of his coronation. Never has the ceremony itself had so wide a significance for the dominions are now free and the people partners with this ancient kingdom. I felt this morning that the whole empire was in very truth gathered within the walls of Westminster Abbey. I rejoice that I can now speak to you all wherever you may be, greeting old friends in distant lands and as I hope new friends in those parts where it has not yet been my good fortune to go.
"In this personal way the queen and I wish health and happiness to you all and we do not forget at this time of celebration those who are living under the shadow of sickness. Their example of courage and good citizenship is always before us. And to them I would send a special message of sympathy and good cheer. I cannot find words with which to thank you for your love and loyalty to the queen and myself.
"Your good will in the streets today, your countless messages from overseas and from every quarter of these islands has filled our hearts to overflowing. I will only say this, that if in the coming years I can show my gratitude in service to you that is the way above all others that I should choose..."
The king was presented to his empire audience by the prime minister, Stanley Baldwin.
The king spoke very slowly and very deliberately but clearly and fully sure of himself. There was no trace of any speech impediment.
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May 12
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King George VI, newly crowned, thanked his empire via radio broadcast from Buckingham Palace on the day of his coronation. He spoke of the unique ability to address all his peoples directly, rejoiced in the empire's unity, wished health and happiness, sympathized with the sick, and pledged to show gratitude through service. The king was presented by Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin and spoke slowly, deliberately, and clearly without impediment.