Nationalization
Eden compares Nasser's nationalization of the Suez Canal with the nationalism of Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler 20 yrs earlier
Role range: 1955-1957 – 1955-1957
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Robert Anthony Eden Biography and Timeline — Page 8
Follow Robert Anthony Eden through 334 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Robert Anthony Eden, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1956
Suez Canal
The Canal owners, Compagnie universelle du canal maritime de Suez, held a secret meeting between Israel, France & Britain at Sevres, outside Paris
Role range: 1955-1957 – 1955-1957
Ultimatum
Issues an ultimatum to Egypt & Israel to withdraw forces from the Suez Canal
Role range: 1955-1957 – 1955-1957
NHS Kidney Dialysis Government
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: Frank Parsons performs the first kidney dialysis at Leeds General Infirmary, where the first artificial kidney unit in the UK opens.
Role range: 1955-1957
NHS Kidney Dialysis NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while Anthony Eden serves as Prime Minister: Frank Parsons performs the first kidney dialysis at Leeds General Infirmary, where the first artificial kidney unit in the UK opens.
Role range: 1955-1957
NHS Kidney Dialysis
During Anthony Eden's government, frank Parsons performs the first kidney dialysis at Leeds General Infirmary, where the first artificial kidney unit in the UK opens.
Role range: 1955-1957
NHS Polio Immunisation Government
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: The polio immunisation programme begins.
Role range: 1955-1957
NHS Polio Immunisation NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while Anthony Eden serves as Prime Minister: The polio immunisation programme begins.
Role range: 1955-1957
NHS Polio Immunisation
During Anthony Eden's government, the polio immunisation programme begins.
Role range: 1955-1957
Suez Canal
Eden compares Nasser's nationalization of the Suez Canal with the nationalism of Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler 20 yrs earlier.
Role range: 1955-1957 – 1955-1957
Suez Canal
The Allies agree Israel should invade & Britain & France would intervene & instruct the Israeli & Egyptian armies to withdraw 10 miles either side of the canal.
Role range: 1955-1957 – 1955-1957
Suez Canal
The Canal owners, Compagnie universelle du canal maritime de Suez, held a secret meeting between Israel, France & Britain at Sevres, outside Paris.
Role range: 1955-1957 – 1955-1957
Suez Canal
The US will support Britain if it accepts the United Nations solution, the pound collapses.
Role range: 1955-1957 – 1955-1957
Eden Receives Suez Nationalization News
Eden learns that Gamal Abdel Nasser has announced the nationalization of the Suez Canal Company.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1957
Eden Consults Senior Ministers
Eden holds urgent consultations about the canal company's seizure and British strategic interests.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1957
Eden Considers Economic Retaliation
The prime minister examines financial and diplomatic measures designed to pressure the Egyptian government.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1957
Eden Discusses Canal With France
Eden opens intensive contacts with French leaders who also oppose Egyptian control of the canal company.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1957
Eden Appeals to Washington
Eden seeks United States support for an international response to the nationalization decision.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1957
Eden Orders Military Contingency Planning
British military planners are instructed to examine options for intervention if diplomatic efforts fail.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1957
Eden Supports London Canal Conference
Eden backs an international conference to establish proposals for the future operation of the waterway.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1957
Eden Rejects Unconditional Egyptian Control
Eden argues that the canal's importance to international shipping requires reliable guarantees of access.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1957
Eden Debates Canal Users Association
The British government considers creating a body of canal users to strengthen international oversight of navigation.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1957
Eden Weighs United Nations Action
Eden considers how the dispute might be addressed at the United Nations while maintaining pressure on Egypt.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1957
Eden Faces American Diplomatic Opposition
Eden confronts growing differences with Washington over the acceptable means of resolving the canal dispute.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1957
Eden Authorizes Suez Intervention
Eden's government ultimately turns to military intervention after unsuccessful attempts to secure its preferred settlement.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1957
Eden Announces British Military Action
Eden publicly defends British and French military action by invoking the security and operation of the canal.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1957
Eden Faces Parliamentary Suez Debate
Opposition politicians challenge Eden's approach as the dispute develops into a major foreign policy crisis.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1957
Eden Accepts Suez Ceasefire
Under international pressure, Eden's government agrees to halt military operations in Egypt.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1957
Suez Historic Waterway Role Reconsidered
The canal's strategic history is invoked in the nationalization controversy, reflecting its longstanding importance to British interests.
Role range: 1956-1956
Canal International Navigation Debate Intensifies
British discussion focuses on keeping the international shipping route accessible after the transfer of the canal company to Egypt.
Role range: 1956-1956
Eden Praises British Atomic Achievement
Eden presents the nuclear station as an example of British scientific and engineering capability.
Role range: 1955-1957
Eden Attends Calder Hall Opening
The prime minister attends the station's ceremonial opening in October, alongside the Queen.
Role range: 1955-1957
Eden Supports Civil Nuclear Development
Eden's government promotes civilian applications of nuclear technology while Britain pursues strategic atomic programmes.
Role range: 1955-1957
Eden Highlights Electricity Generation
The opening celebrates the supply of nuclear generated electricity to the public grid.
Role range: 1955-1957
Suez Intervention Commons Clash
Hansard preserves intense Commons exchanges over the Suez intervention and the government's handling of the crisis.
1957
Resignation of Robert Anthony Eden
Eden informs Elizabeth II he is resigning
Role range: 1955-1957 – 1955-1957
Resignation of Robert Anthony Eden
Eden resigns as Prime Minister
Role range: 1955-1957 – 1955-1957
Resignation of Robert Anthony Eden
Resigns as Prime Minister and is succeeded by Harold Macmillan
Role range: 1955-1957 – 1955-1957
Retirement from Commons
Leaves the House of Commons after his resignation as Prime Minister
Role range: 1957-1977 – 1923-1957
1958
Post-Suez Reputation
Remains a central figure in debate over Britain's postwar world role after Suez
Role range: 1957-1977
Records, sources and methodology
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