Macmillan Presses Case for Urgent Dollar Support
Harold Macmillan argued that a continuing drain on sterling reserves threatened Britain's financial stability and required assistance.
Role range: 1956-1956
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Harold Macmillan Biography and Timeline — Page 2
Follow Harold Macmillan through 96 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Harold Macmillan, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1956
Chancellor Links Reserve Defence to US Talks
Harold Macmillan tried to obtain American cooperation for protecting the pound while the British withdrawal timetable remained under discussion.
Role range: 1956-1957
Ministers Debate Withdrawal and Sterling Recovery
Harold Macmillan emphasized the connection between restoring British finances and reaching an acceptable settlement on withdrawal.
Role range: 1956-1957
Chancellor Uses Diplomatic Channels for Treasury Contact
Harold Macmillan sought discussions with American Treasury leaders to underscore the seriousness of Britain's financial position.
Role range: 1956-1956
British Treasury Presses for Dollar Financing
Harold Macmillan sought access to financial resources needed to defend sterling and manage disrupted trade after the Suez fighting.
Role range: 1956-1957
Leadership Position
Strengthens his claim to succeed Eden as the Suez crisis weakens the Prime Minister
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1957
American Approval Clears Initial IMF Tranches
Harold Macmillan's efforts to stabilize sterling were aided when the United States approved repayment of Britain's first two IMF tranches.
Role range: 1956-1956
Shipping Delays Continue After Withdrawal Decision
British commitments to withdraw did not end the economic disruption caused by the canal remaining impassable.
Role range: 1956-1957
Sterling Support Talks Advance After Withdrawal Pledge
The Chancellor pursued financing arrangements once the government had committed itself more clearly to withdrawal from the canal zone.
Role range: 1956-1957
British Withdrawal Eases Financial Aid Impasse
Harold Macmillan faced an improved diplomatic setting for financial assistance after British and French forces completed their withdrawal from Egypt.
Role range: 1956-1956
Withdrawal Clears Path for Financial Recovery Efforts
With British and French troops out of Port Said, the Treasury could address the remaining currency and trade effects of the crisis.
Role range: 1956-1957
Macmillan Examines Egyptian Financial Measures
As chancellor, Macmillan considers financial action against Egypt following nationalization of the canal company.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1957
Macmillan Assesses Sterling Vulnerability
Macmillan confronts the risk that international financial pressures could weaken sterling during the canal crisis.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1957
Macmillan Weighs Intervention Costs
The chancellor faces the budgetary and currency implications of any British military operation in Egypt.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1957
Macmillan Reviews Suez Economic Consequences
The disruption of canal shipping raises concerns about trade, oil supplies and Britain's external payments.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1957
Macmillan Addresses Treasury Crisis
The Treasury responds to severe financial strains as the Suez dispute moves toward a military confrontation.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1957
1957
Prime Minister
Becomes Prime Minister after Anthony Eden resigns.
Role range: 1957-1963
NHS Whooping Cough Immunisation Government
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: The whooping cough immunisation programme begins.
Role range: 1957-1963
NHS Whooping Cough Immunisation NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while Harold Macmillan serves as Prime Minister: The whooping cough immunisation programme begins.
Role range: 1957-1963
NHS Whooping Cough Immunisation
During Harold Macmillan's government, the whooping cough immunisation programme begins.
Role range: 1957-1963
1958
NHS Cardiopulmonary Bypass Government
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: The first successful cardiopulmonary bypass programme in the UK begins at Hammersmith Hospital.
Role range: 1957-1963
NHS Cardiopulmonary Bypass NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while Harold Macmillan serves as Prime Minister: The first successful cardiopulmonary bypass programme in the UK begins at Hammersmith Hospital.
Role range: 1957-1963
NHS Cardiopulmonary Bypass
During Harold Macmillan's government, the first successful cardiopulmonary bypass programme in the UK begins at Hammersmith Hospital.
Role range: 1957-1963
NHS Polio and Diphtheria Vaccination Government
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: Polio and diphtheria vaccination programmes expand vaccination for people under 15.
Role range: 1957-1963
NHS Polio and Diphtheria Vaccination NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while Harold Macmillan serves as Prime Minister: Polio and diphtheria vaccination programmes expand vaccination for people under 15.
Role range: 1957-1963
NHS Polio and Diphtheria Vaccination
During Harold Macmillan's government, polio and diphtheria vaccination programmes expand vaccination for people under 15.
Role range: 1957-1963
1960
NHS Implantable Pacemaker Government
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: An implantable heart pacemaker is used for the first time.
Role range: 1957-1963
NHS Implantable Pacemaker NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while Harold Macmillan serves as Prime Minister: An implantable heart pacemaker is used for the first time.
Role range: 1957-1963
NHS Implantable Pacemaker
During Harold Macmillan's government, an implantable heart pacemaker is used for the first time.
Role range: 1957-1963
NHS Kidney Transplant Government
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: The first kidney transplant in the UK takes place at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary between identical twins.
Role range: 1957-1963
NHS Kidney Transplant NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while Harold Macmillan serves as Prime Minister: The first kidney transplant in the UK takes place at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary between identical twins.
Role range: 1957-1963
NHS Kidney Transplant
During Harold Macmillan's government, the first kidney transplant in the UK takes place at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary between identical twins.
Role range: 1957-1963
Betting and Gaming Act
Betting and Gaming Act 1960 reforms betting, gaming, and licensing controls in Great Britain
Role range: 1957-1963 – 1957-1963
Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act
Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 regulates caravan sites and development permissions
Role range: 1957-1963 – 1957-1963
Charities Act
Charities Act 1960 reforms charity registration, supervision, and charitable trust administration
Role range: 1957-1963 – 1957-1963
Finance Act
Finance Act 1960 enacts annual taxation and public finance provisions
Role range: 1957-1963 – 1957-1963
Road Traffic Act
Road Traffic Act 1960 consolidates road traffic law and motor vehicle regulation
Role range: 1957-1963 – 1957-1963
1961
Consumer Protection Act
Consumer Protection Act 1961 creates powers to regulate dangerous goods and protect consumers
Role range: 1957-1963 – 1957-1963
Criminal Justice Act
Criminal Justice Act 1961 changes criminal procedure, sentencing, and prison administration
Role range: 1957-1963 – 1957-1963
Human Tissue Act
Human Tissue Act 1961 regulates the use of human bodies and tissue for medical purposes
Role range: 1957-1963 – 1957-1963
Records, sources and methodology
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