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1940 ECONOMY / POLITICS: Sir John Simon presents record budget
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May 7, 2026
May 7, 2026
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0:40Now PlayingDate: 25th April 1940
Location: DOWNING STREET, ENGLAND
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
ENGLAND: London: Downing Street:
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Gen. view crowd in Downing Street.
Long view police arresting woman-demonstrator in crinolines.
CU sign on woman's back..."Out of Date like the Money System".
Top view press photographers chasing demonstrator.
CU demonstrator into taxi.
Long view & semi view of Sir John & Lady Simon at doorway of No. 11.
Top view press taking pictures of Simons.
Semi view Sir John with budget box pan...& Lady Simon.
Personalities - Politicians; Economics; Sir John Allsebrook Simon, 1st Viscount Simon (1873-1954), Great Britain
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