Friday 23 December 2022

King Haakon VII of Norway - New Years Eve Speech (1945)

King Haakon VII of Norway 
 
King Haakon VII of Norway began the tradition of giving a New Years' Speech in 1940?. Norway was occupied by Germany during WWII, and the Royal Family was living abroad. The radio addresses were a way for the King to speak to the Norwegian people.

YearNorwegian AudioNorwegian TextEnglish Translation Location Notes
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1945Audio & Text-Skaugum,
Norway
First back in Norway
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1943-Text-USANew Years Day
Speech to Americans
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