Harold Wilson - His Early Career
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Report on the early career of Harold Wilson, Prime Minister 1964-1970.
Report looking back at the early career of Harold Wilson from childhood to the general election of 1970, with election victories in 1964 and 1966, speech on the white heat of technology, the 1967 devaluation of the pound, industrial unrest and anti Vietnam protests.
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24 May 1995
Teachers' notes
Age Group : 14-16
Subject : History
Topic : History of Wales and England 1880-1980
Keywords : Harold Wilson
Notes : What were the main societal changes during the 1960's ? Discuss the ways in which the Labour government of the 1960's contributed to this. Will history be kind to Harold Wilson ? What policies relating to Wales alone was Wilson's government responsible for?
