Supreme War Council26 May 1940
Takes part in cabinet discussions connected with the council meeting.
Historical person
Clement Attlee Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Clement Attlee, based on 15 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
15 records1940–195214 events4 places
Chronological biography
1940
Supreme War Council31 May 1940
Travels with Churchill for the Paris council meeting.
1945
Election ManifestoJune 1945
Promises a comprehensive health service in Labour's programme.
Labour Government26 July 1945
Forms a Labour government committed to welfare reform.
1946
Cabinet Support1946
Supports Bevan's legislation despite professional opposition.
Indian Independence1946
Attlee's government accepts that British rule in India must end and prepares for constitutional transfer of power.
Nationalization1 March 1946
The Bank of England is brought into public ownership under the Bank of England Act
1948
NHS Foundation1948
During Clement Attlee's government, the National Health Service begins, providing healthcare free at the point of delivery.
NHS Foundation Government1948
The Labour Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: The National Health Service begins, providing healthcare free at the point of delivery.
NHS Foundation NHS Development1948
This NHS development occurs while Clement Attlee serves as Prime Minister: The National Health Service begins, providing healthcare free at the point of delivery.
NHS Launch5 July 1948
Presides over the government that launches the NHS.
1949
NHS Overseas Recruitment1949
During Clement Attlee's government, a major recruitment drive begins in the West Indies to bring staff into the NHS.
NHS Overseas Recruitment Government1949
The Labour Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: A major recruitment drive begins in the West Indies to bring staff into the NHS.
NHS Overseas Recruitment NHS Development1949
This NHS development occurs while Clement Attlee serves as Prime Minister: A major recruitment drive begins in the West Indies to bring staff into the NHS.
1952
Operation Hurricane3 October 1952
Great Britain conducts Operation Hurricane, becoming the third state to test a nuclear weapon.
Titles and roles
Leader · Leader of Labour Party · Lord Privy Seal · Prime Minister of Great Britain · Prime Minister · Prime Minister of Great Britain
Record provenance
This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.