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Margaret Thatcher PM pictured outside Downing Street, London, Friday 23rd April 1982
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Margaret Thatcher PM pictured outside Downing Street, London, Friday 23rd April 1982
Margaret Thatcher PM pictured outside Downing Street, London, Friday 23rd April 1982.
Leaving Down Street, grim faced, as the British Task Force fast approaches the Falklands, 800 miles distance from Islands
Eric Harlow
Daily Mirror
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London
Greater London
England
82 2196
Media ID 21773278
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Doorstep Downing Street Falklands Conflict Falklands Crisis Falklands War Leaving Number Outside Party Standing Tory 1982 Conservative
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In this iconic print captured by Eric Harlow, we see Margaret Thatcher, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, standing outside Downing Street on a fateful day - Friday 23rd April 1982. The image portrays a somber and determined Thatcher as she leaves her residence with a grim expression etched across her face. The significance of this moment lies in the context surrounding it. Just days before this photograph was taken, tensions were escalating between Britain and Argentina over the Falkland Islands. As the British Task Force rapidly approached these remote islands located 800 miles away from mainland UK, Thatcher's stoic demeanor reflects the gravity of the situation at hand. Thatcher's leadership during the Falklands War would come to define her political legacy. Known for her conservative ideology and unwavering determination, she successfully rallied support both domestically and internationally to defend British sovereignty over these disputed territories. This image serves as a poignant reminder of Thatcher's resolute stance during one of Britain's most challenging moments in recent history. It encapsulates not only her role as a powerful political figure but also symbolizes an era marked by conflict and decisive action. Eric Harlow's expertly captured photograph allows us to glimpse into that pivotal day when Margaret Thatcher left Downing Street to confront an imminent crisis head-on – an enduring testament to her strength and resolve as Prime Minister.
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