BBC News - King George VI Addresses the Nation - September 3, 1939

[@phaasch]

85 years ago today. This monarch was just what was needed at that time. Familiar with battling his own demons, and now confronting others, he was strong, noble, and straightforward. God bless you, Bertie.

[@spmoran4703]

He spoke slowly . That way he controlled his stutter. It's a beautiful clear voice.

[@rjmcallister1888]

Because he stuttered, he slowed and measured his speech to make sure his words, and paused when needed to let his mind catch up with his speech. This is how it was done.

[@EngPheniks]

The King's speech

[@jandasalovich6469]

History. Even available, most tend to trends. Thankful am I to hear what my family heard a generation and two before me.

[@JennyBenFoldsFan421]

Is this the king that had difficulties with stuttering? If so it seems he concord that difficulty very well, he picked his words carefully and his deliver it and sometimes it seems like he is talking a little slow but I think in a lot of times that is more effective a way of getting appointed a crossed then some quick smooth delivery. President Biden also had difficulty with stuttering when he was young and I’ve seen similar characteristics in the way he speaks at times, carefully choosing words and maybe not spit it out all of what he saying is smooth quick delivery

[@29au81]

Makes todays problems pale into insignificance.

[@ahronthegreat]

@@jonathanhudgins2759the fuck are you on about ukraine is nothing compared to ww2 u unintelligent loser

[@JulsLittleBeirutAnarchy]

🤴[Fuck]

[@januevans5916]

Can't imagine prince Charles being very inspiring with a war time speech.

[@aurelfrompluto2434]

All I see when I think of him is when he said to Camilla that he wishes he would reborn as her tampon. (for real) No, no way he would be inspiring in any way...

[@homeworld1765]

Hopefully he won't have to make one

[@paulwaswalrus5956]

I can... I know it isn't the same but Charles's speech after his accession to the throne was brilliant!

[@albertsmyth9616]

@@paulwaswalrus5956Couldn’t agree with you more. Well said.

The BBC announcer makes Prince Charles sound like a yokel!

[@danielf1313]

JP VOGEL: your “BBC Announcer” is in fact the Prince of Wales’s grandfather, King George VI...